sībilus — 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.
Senses
sībilus 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 — 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.
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