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Meaning of SISS

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [v]  make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
  2. [v]  express or utter with a hiss
 
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 Synonyms: hiss, sibilate, sizz
 
 See Also: emit, let loose, let out, mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Siss\, v. i. [Of imitative origin; cf. D. sissen, G.
    zischen.]
    To make a hissing sound; as, a flatiron hot enough to siss
    when touched with a wet finger. [Colloq. U. S.; Local, Eng.]
    
  2. \Siss\, n.
    A hissing noise. [Colloq. U. S.]
    
 

 

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