noun
hissing
HIH-sihng
noun
1
A hissing sound.
"A faint hissing came from the old radio."
adj
1
Making or accompanied by a hiss.
"A hissing kettle signaled the water was ready."
How to Use Hissing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe noun or adjective form of "hiss," describing that sharp sustained sound.
Word Forms
more hissing comparative, hissings plural, most hissing superlative
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