hiss
Collocations
13(noun.)
ADJ
sharp
faint, soft, low
The radiator made a soft hiss as steam escaped from the valve.
audible
VERB + HISS
give, let out
The angry cat let out a hiss when the dog came too close.
hear
PREP
with a ~
The snake disappeared into the grass with a hiss of warning.
~ of
The angry hiss of the cat made the dog back away slowly.
PHRASES
boos and hisses, a hiss of air, the hiss of a snake
(verb.) make a sound like a long s
ADV
gently
The radiator hissed gently as the old heating system warmed up the cold house.
(verb.) say sth in an angry, hissing voice
ADV
angrily, furiously
The cat hissed angrily when the dog came too close to her kittens.
quietly
PREP
at
The angry cat hissed at the dog when it came too close to her kittens.
PHRASES
hiss (sth) through your teeth
She hissed an angry warning through her teeth when she saw him cheating at the game.