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HISSING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Hissing.

Hissing - as a noun

A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

Example: "The performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fizzle27hiss7hushing14sibilation12

Hissing - as a verb

To make a hissing sound.

Example: "As i started to poke it, the snake hissed at me."

To condemn or express contempt (for someone or something) by hissing.

Example: "The crowd booed and hissed her off the stage."

To utter (something) with a hissing sound.

To move with a hissing sound.

Example: "The arrow hissed through the air."

To emit or eject (something) with a hissing sound.

To whisper, especially angrily or urgently.

Example Sentences

"The hissing sound of the snake startled me."
"The hissing radiator kept me awake all night."
"The hissing steam from the kettle signaled that it was ready."
"Her hissing whisper revealed her anger."
"I could hear the hissing noise of the escaping air."
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Word Game Points

Is HISSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hissing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HISSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is HISSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hissing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HISSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is HISSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hissing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HISSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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