Associations to the word «Hissing»

Wiktionary

HISSING, verb. Present participle of hiss
HISSING, noun. The sound of a hiss.

Dictionary definition

HISSING, noun. A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience".

Wise words

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