Associations to the word «Hiss»

Wiktionary

HISS, noun. A high-pitched sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc.
HISS, noun. An expression of disapproval made to sound like the noise of a snake.
HISS, verb. (intransitive) To make a hissing sound.
HISS, verb. (transitive) To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.
HISS, verb. (transitive) To utter with a hissing sound.

Dictionary definition

HISS, noun. A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience".
HISS, noun. A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt.
HISS, verb. Make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval.
HISS, verb. Move with a whooshing sound.
HISS, verb. Express or utter with a hiss.
HISS, verb. Show displeasure, as after a performance or speech.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley