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.

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.

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.

Leo Tolstoy