sibilo — meaning in English

English meaning

• hiss verb To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.
• wheeze verb To breathe with difficulty, making a rough whistling sound, often due to a respiratory problem.

Senses

sibilo is used for these senses in English:

• hiss A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.
• wheeze A piping or whistling sound caused by difficult respiration.

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.

wheeze — full definition

1. verb To breathe with difficulty, making a rough whistling sound, often due to a respiratory problem.
2. noun A whistling, rasping sound made when breathing with difficulty.

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