gesis — meaning in English

English meaning

• hiss verb To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.
• whoosh noun A rushing sound made by something moving fast through the air.

Senses

gesis is used for these senses in English:

• hiss A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.
• hiss An expression of disapproval made using such a sound.
• whoosh A breathy sound like that of an object passing at high speed.

hiss — full definition

1. verb To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.
2. verb To show disapproval of someone by making this sound.
3. noun A sharp, sustained sound like that made by a snake or escaping steam.

whoosh — full definition

1. noun A rushing sound made by something moving fast through the air.
2. verb To move quickly, usually with a rushing sound.
3. intj Used to imitate something zooming by, or to say a joke or point went over someone's head.

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