Hiss Meaning in English
word
ˈhɪs
HISS
hˈɪs
HISS
Definition
To make a long ‘s’ sound like a snake or steam; can also describe the sound itself.
Usage & Nuances
Often describes the sound of snakes, steam, or someone expressing disapproval (e.g., at a performance). Used as a verb or noun. Common in animal contexts and for imitating noises.
Spanish: sisearPortuguese (BR): sibilar - chiarPortuguese (PT): sibilar - chiarChinese (Simplified): 嘶嘶声Chinese (Traditional): 嘶嘶聲Hindi: फुफकारनाArabic: فحيحBengali: ফিসফিস করা - সিসকার শব্দ (সাপের শব্দ)Russian: шипеть - шипениеJapanese: シューッと音を立てる - シューッという音Vietnamese: rít lên - tiếng rítKorean: 쉬익거리다 - 쉬익거리는 소리Turkish: tıslamak - tıslamaUrdu: سسکی بھرنا - سسکی کی آوازIndonesian: mendesis - suara desis
Example Sentences
The snake began to hiss loudly.
basic
The kettle makes a hiss when the water boils.
basic
She tried to hiss like a cat.
basic
When the audience didn’t like the joke, they began to hiss.
natural
A soft hiss came from the tire as the air leaked out.
natural
He leaned in and hissed, 'Be quiet!'
natural