Hissing Meaning in English
word · lemma: hiss
التعريف
A continuous sharp sound like air, steam, or a snake makes, often used to describe the noise of something escaping quickly or someone expressing disapproval.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Common for animal sounds (snakes, geese), escaping air, or audience reactions ('hissing' at performers means disapproval). Often onomatopoeic. Not used for loud, explosive noises. Collocates: 'hissing sound,' 'hissing noise,' 'hissing snake.'
جمل نموذجية
I heard a hissing sound coming from the kitchen.
basic
The snake made a hissing noise when it was angry.
basic
The audience started hissing at the bad singer.
basic
The tire started hissing after it hit a nail.
natural
You could hear the hissing of steam from the broken pipe.
natural
She spoke in a low, almost hissing voice when she was upset.
natural