Definitions for the word, hiss

(n.) A prolonged sound like that letter s, made by forcing out the breath between the tongue and teeth, esp. as a token of disapprobation or contempt.

(n.) Any sound resembling that above described

(n.) The noise made by a serpent.

(n.) The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove.

(n.) The note of a goose when irritated.

(v. i.) To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew.

(v. i.) To make with the mouth a prolonged sound like that of the letter s, by driving the breath between the tongue and the teeth; to make with the mouth a sound like that made by a goose or a snake when angered; esp., to make such a sound as an expression of hatred, passion, or disapproval.

(v. t.) To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.

(v. t.) To utter with a hissing sound.


6 words found in the Scrabble word, hiss



Scrabble letter values
A is 1 points
B is 3 points
C is 3 points
D is 2 points
E is 1 points
F is 4 points
G is 2 points
H is 4 points
I is 1 points
J is 8 points
K is 5 points
L is 1 points
M is 3 points
N is 1 points
O is 1 points
P is 3 points
Q is 10 points
R is 1 points
S is 1 points
T is 1 points
U is 1 points
V is 4 points
W is 4 points
X is 8 points
Y is 4 points
Z is 10 points



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