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sibilo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • buzz noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
  • hiss verb To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.
  • whine verb To complain in an annoying, high-pitched or self-pitying way.
  • whirr verb To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
  • zip noun A fastener made of two rows of interlocking teeth pulled together by a sliding tab; also called a zipper.

Senses

sibilo is used for these senses in English:

  • buzz A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
  • hiss A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.
  • whine A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
  • whirr A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
  • zip The high-pitched sound of a small object moving rapidly through air.

buzz — full definition

  1. noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
  2. noun Excited public interest or gossip about something.
  3. noun A feeling of mild excitement or intoxication.
  4. verb To make a continuous humming sound.
  5. verb To contact someone quickly by phone or intercom.

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.

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