hiss

15 synonyms for hiss, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.

Synonyms

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

bird

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

boo raspberry

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

hoot snort fizzle whoosh hissing razz siss sizz hushing razzing sibilate sibilation

To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.

“Steam hissed out of the cracked pipe.”

bird boo raspberry hoot snort fizzle whoosh hissing razz siss sizz hushing razzing sibilate sibilation

A sharp, sustained sound like that made by a snake or escaping steam.

“There was a loud hiss as the valve released pressure.”

razz bird sibilation hushing raspberry hoot snort boo razzing hissing fizzle

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

hiss at someone hiss and boo a hiss of steam

Imitative of the sound itself — the word mimics the noise it describes.

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What does “hiss” mean?

The word “hiss” means to make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.

How do you pronounce “hiss”?

“Hiss” is pronounced hihs (/hɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “hiss” in a sentence?

Here is “hiss” used in a sentence: “Steam hissed out of the cracked pipe.”

What part of speech is “hiss”?

Depending on how it is used, “hiss” can be a verb and a noun.

How many meanings does “hiss” have?

“Hiss” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.

hizz

bird boo raspberry razz fizzle hoot snort whoosh hissing sibilate hushing