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A sharp sibilant or hissing sound
“The low hiss from the kettle painfully crescendos into a high-pitched screech and steam shoots from the spout like an erupting volcano.”
A sibilant sound used to convey disapproval or derision
“The hum and hiss of the crowd became a roar as France and Spain jogged onto the pitch.”
A continuous low humming sound
Steady, unvarying sound resembling hissing or humming, often used for masking or focus
To make a sharp sibilant or hissing sound
“The drums bubble and hiss like gas escaped from slashing ginsu blades, building into a delicious bumping middle section.”
To jeer at mockingly
“If he missed a line or changed some words, the audience would hiss, stomp, or whistle.”
To insult, tease, make fun of or badger
To yell or shout loudly or angrily
To shout or scream, typically to express negative emotions
To breathe hard, and with an audible piping or whistling sound
To speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy
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