hissing
nounUK /ˈhɪs.ɪŋ/
US /ˈhɪs.ɪŋ/
A long, sharp sound like a snake makes.
The hissing of the snake made us step back.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of making a sound like a long 's' to show dislike.
The crowd's hissing showed they did not like the play.
3. A sound made by steam or air escaping.
We heard the hissing of the kettle in the kitchen.
4. Making a sharp sound to tell someone to be quiet.
The teacher's hissing got the class to settle down.