Sinhala Dictionary definitions for hiss
hiss 🔊 /hɪˈs/
hiss : සීත්කාරය
hiss : සරබර ගානවා
hiss : සිලිබිලි ගානවා
hiss : පිඹීම
hiss : සර සර ගානවා
hiss : සූ ගානවා
hiss definition
Intransitive verb.
- 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; Especially., to make such a sound as an expression of hatred, passion, or disapproval.
- To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew.
Transitive verb.
- To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.
- To utter with a hissing sound.
Noun.
- A prolonged sound like that letter s, made by forcing out the breath between the tongue and teeth, Especially. as a token of disapprobation or contempt.
- Any sound resembling that above described
- The noise made by a serpent.
- The note of a goose when irritated.
- The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove.