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siss

/sɪs/

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verb

/sɪs/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий шипеть или издавать шипящий звук, часто используемый в старых литературных контекстах.

An obsolete verb meaning to hiss or make a hissing sound, often used in older literary contexts.

  1. Express with a hissB2informal

    To utter or express something with a sharp, sibilant sound, often to show disapproval or anger.

    ruШипеть

    • The audience sissed the speaker when he made a controversial statement.
    • She sissed a warning to her friend to be quiet.
    • He sissed his disapproval as the politician walked by.

    Synonymshisssibilate

  2. Make a hissing soundB2informal

    To produce a sharp, high-pitched sound like a hiss, often as a sign of disapproval or to get attention.

    ruШипеть

    • The crowd sissed loudly when the referee made a bad call.
    • The cat sissed at the dog to scare it away.
    • Steam sissed from the kettle as it boiled.

    Synonymshisssibilate