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[ noun ] a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
Synonyms Examples "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience" Used in print (John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)Woodbury 's remarks were applauded by a portion of the audience several times and once there was hissing . |
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[ adjective ] like a sustained `s'
Examples "`hissing' is the sound a snake makes" Related terms |
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