hissing
|his/sing|
B2
/ˈhɪsɪŋ/
(hiss)
sibilant sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hiss' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hysian', where 'hys-' meant 'to make a sibilant sound'.
Historical Evolution
'hysian' transformed into the Middle English word 'hissen', and eventually became the modern English word 'hiss'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a sibilant sound', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sound resembling a prolonged 's' or 'sh', often made by a snake or steam.
The hissing of the snake was a warning.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39