hissing

American  

[his-ing] / ˈhɪs ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of emitting a hiss.

2. the sound of a hiss.

3. Archaic. an occasion or object of scorn.

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Etymology

Origin of hissing

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.

From Science Daily

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

From Los Angeles Times

Indeed, now that the cat had recognized Penelope, there was no more hissing.

From Literature

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pugh said he heard hissing before the explosion and then a roaring sound similar to a freight train that lasted for about 30 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times