hiss (
http://definr.com/hiss)
n 1: a fricative sound (especially as an expression of
disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over
the hissing of the audience" [syn:
hissing,
sibilation]
2: a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt [syn:
boo,
hoot,
Bronx cheer,
raspberry,
razzing,
snort,
bird]
v 1: make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval [syn:
siss,
sizz,
sibilate]
2: move with a whooshing sound [syn:
whoosh]
3: express or utter with a hiss [syn:
sizz,
siss,
sibilate]
4: show displeasure, as after a performance or speech [syn:
boo]
[ant:
applaud]