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hissing

noun

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

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Word length
7
Starts with
H
Ends with
G
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈhɪsɪŋ

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Definitions

noun

  1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

    “the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience”

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Example Sentences

the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience

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