Hissed Meaning in English
word · lemma: hiss
ˈhɪst
HIST
hˈɪst
HIST
Definition
Made a sharp, quiet sound like a snake or someone expressing dislike or warning. Can also describe someone speaking in a soft, angry voice.
Usage & Nuances
'Hissed' is often used for animal sounds (especially snakes or cats) and also for people speaking quietly but angrily. Common with verbs like 'he hissed', 'she hissed at me'. Not used for loud speech; implies a sharp, breathy sound.
Spanish: sisearPortuguese (BR): sibilou - assobiou (som de serpente)Portuguese (PT): sibilar - assobiar (som de cobra)Chinese (Simplified): 嘶嘶声（蛇或猫等） - 发嘘声Chinese (Traditional): 嘶嘶聲（蛇或貓等） - 發噓聲Hindi: फुफकारा (साँप या गुस्से में) - फुसफुसाया (क्रोध में)Arabic: همس بصوت حاد - فحّ (صوت الأفعى)Bengali: ফোঁসফোঁস করল - চাপা গর্জন করলRussian: прошипел - зашипелJapanese: シッと音を立てた - 小声で怒って言ったVietnamese: rít lên - nói rít lênKorean: 쉬익 소리를 냈다 - 낮게 화난 목소리로 말했다Turkish: tısladı - kinayeli fısıldadıUrdu: سرسراہٹ کی - دبے لہجے میں غصے سے کہاIndonesian: mendesis - berkata dengan suara mendesis
Example Sentences
The snake hissed at the dog.
basic
She hissed at me to be quiet.
basic
The cat hissed when it saw the stranger.
basic
"Stay away," she hissed through gritted teeth.
natural
He hissed a warning as the kids ran toward the street.
natural
The crowd hissed when the unpopular decision was announced.
natural