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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    scream shriek yell shout bellow roar growl snarl spit sputter fizz bubble foam seethe boil fume rage storm rant rave screech wail moan groan grumble murmur mumble hum buzz whisper rustle swish whoosh hoot whistle chirp cheep squeak squeal yelp howl bay yap bark whine whir whizz zip zoom hiss boom bang clap crash boom blast report pop ping pong rattle clatter clang clink jingle tinkle ding dong chime peal toll knell growl snort grunt oink bleat baa low moo meow purr mew chirr cheep tweet trill quack honk toot beep bleat baah oink squeal yip yap yelp whine whinny neigh bray hee-haw quack croak ribbit chatter jabber prattle gabble cackle guffaw snicker snort laugh titter giggle chuckle gurgle babble lisp stutter stammer sputter falter hesitate stutter stammer.

    Meaning of Hiss

    The primary meaning of the word "hiss" is to make a sharp, high-pitched sound, typically to express anger, dislike, or frustration.

    Definitions

    • A sharp, high-pitched sound, typically to express anger, dislike, or frustration
    • To make a sharp, high-pitched sound, typically to express anger, dislike, or frustration
    • A sound like that of a snake, steam escaping, or a sharp intake of breath

    Etymology of Hiss

    The word "hiss" originated in the 14th century, from the Old English word "hysian" and the Middle English word "hissen", which imitate the sound of a sharp, high-pitched noise
    The word is also related to the Old Norse word "hvisa", which means "to hiss" or "to make a hissing sound"
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a sharp, high-pitched sound, and has been used to express anger, dislike, or frustration since the 16th century

    Example Uses

    • The snake hissed at the approaching mouse
    • The crowd hissed at the actor's poor performance
    • The steam pipe hissed as the pressure built up
    • She hissed in anger when she saw the mess he had made

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    cheer applaud praise compliment congratulate cheer acclaim extol eulogize laud commend approve endorse support encourage motivate inspire uplift delight please satisfy gratify thrill excite exhilarate elate euphoric joyful happy glad cheerful sunny bright calm serene peaceful quiet still silent hush mute muffled subdued restrained reserved shy timid modest demure humble meek mild gentle soft soothing comforting reassuring placid tranquil composed collected poised dignified stately majestic grand noble proud haughty lofty exalted elevated refined cultured sophisticated elegant graceful charming winsome attractive appealing inviting welcoming warm friendly affable genial cordial hospitable.

    Related Nouns

    snake steam pipe sound noise whisper murmur growl snarl snort grunt oink bleat baa low moo meow purr mew chirr cheep tweet trill quack honk toot beep voice tone pitch frequency volume amplitude intensity resonance timbre cadence rhythm melody harmony discord cacophony chaos turmoil tumult uproar commotion disturbance noise clamor din racket clatter clang clink jingle tinkle ding dong chime peal toll kn