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sibilate

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Sibilate (verb) means to make a hissing noise while speaking.

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To make a hissing noise while speaking.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin sībilātus, the past participle of sībilō. It is a doublet of siffle.

Synonyms

siss sizz hiss

Related words

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Rhymes for sibilate

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What is the meaning of sibilate?

"sibilate" (verb) means to make a hissing noise while speaking.

What is another word for sibilate?

Other words for "sibilate" include siss, sizz, hiss.

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