1
[ noun ] a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

Synonyms

hissing hiss

Examples

"the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"

Related terms

noise hiss boo hiss

2
[ noun ] pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound

Synonyms

assibilation

Related terms

pronunciation assibilate sibilate hiss

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Similar Spelling

sibilate spoilation

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