Hiss ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Hiss ( verb )

1. Make a sharp sibilant sound as of air escaping from a narrow opening or as of a snake.
2. Express disapproval of or protest against something loudly or strongly.
3. Hiss someone/something (out) of a place: force or drive someone or something out of a place by making a lot of noise.

Origin:

Late 16th century (as a verb): imitative.

Examples:

1. The sound of the kettle hissed as the water boiled.
2. The crowd hissed in disapproval when the mayor took the stage.
3. The angry crowd hissed the speaker off the stage.
4. The air conditioning system hissed softly in the background.
5. She hissed at her cat to stop it from climbing on the kitchen counter.

(As a noun)

Hiss ( noun )

1. Make a sharp sibilant sound as of air escaping from a narrow opening or as of a snake.
2. Express disapproval of or protest against something loudly or strongly.
3. Hiss someone/something (out) of a place: force or drive someone or something out of a place by making a lot of noise.

Origin:

Late 16th century (as a verb): imitative.

Examples:

1. The sound of the kettle hissed as the water boiled.
2. The crowd hissed in disapproval when the mayor took the stage.
3. The angry crowd hissed the speaker off the stage.
4. The air conditioning system hissed softly in the background.
5. She hissed at her cat to stop it from climbing on the kitchen counter.