sifflement — meaning in English
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English meaning
- hiss verb To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.
- whistle verb To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.
- whoosh noun A rushing sound made by something moving fast through the air.
- zoom verb To move very quickly, often with a humming or rushing sound.
Senses
sifflement is used for these senses in English:
- hiss A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.
- whistle Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.
- whoosh A breathy sound like that of an object passing at high speed.
- wolf whistle A whistle, of two notes, to signify sexual interest in someone.
- zoom A humming noise from something moving very fast.
hiss — full definition
- verb To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.
- verb To show disapproval of someone by making this sound.
- noun A sharp, sustained sound like that made by a snake or escaping steam.
whistle — full definition
- verb To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.
- noun A small device that makes a shrill sound when air is blown through it, or the sound itself.