hissing

[his-ing]

noun

1. the act of emitting a hiss.

2. the sound of a hiss.

3. Archaic.,  an occasion or object of scorn.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hissing¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; hiss, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

A slow, steady hissing noise comes from the table, similar to air leaking from a tire.

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Draganov treats him like a grizzly bear, hissing “Don’t move!” to an underling when Korpi makes eye contact with their car.

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As if in answer, a horrible hissing sound issued from the hall.

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Only four days after their much-anticipated release into the big pond, the two beavers turned wild, charging and hissing when their foster parents visited.

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The video shows officers moving out of the way as several open fire; dust flies off the truck cab, and the sound of bullets hissing by can be heard.

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