hiss

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.

  1. 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.
  2. To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew.

Transitive verb.

  1. To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.
  2. To utter with a hissing sound.

Noun.

  1. 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.
  2. Any sound resembling that above described
  3. The noise made by a serpent.
  4. The note of a goose when irritated.
  5. The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove.