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To make with the mouth a prolonged sound like that of the
letter s, by driving the breath between the tongue and the teeth; to
make with the mouth a sound like that made by a goose or a snake when
angered; esp., to make such a sound as an expression of hatred,
passion, or disapproval. |
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To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a
sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew. |
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To condemn or express contempt for by hissing. |
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To utter with a hissing sound. |
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A prolonged sound like that letter s, made by forcing out the
breath between the tongue and teeth, esp. as a token of disapprobation
or contempt. |
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Any sound resembling that above described |
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The noise made by a serpent. |
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The note of a goose when irritated. |
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The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or
by water falling on a hot stove. |
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