hiss

/hˈɪs/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

1. make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
2. move with a whooshing sound
3. express or utter with a hiss
4. show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

noun

1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
   “the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience”
2. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

Synonyms for hiss

• siss
• sizz
• sibilate
• whoosh
• boo
• hissing
• hushing
• fizzle
• sibilation
• hoot
• Bronx cheer
• raspberry
• razzing
• razz
• snort
• bird

Words that rhyme with hiss

• miss
• dismiss
• kiss
• amiss
• piss
• abyss
• bliss
• diss
• kris
• reminisce
• remiss
• sis
• alusuisse
• bis
• biss
• brys
• buice
• catniss
• chris
• chriss
• cris
• criss
• denys
• fariss
• fis
• fiss
• flis
• fliss
• furniss
• kis