hiss
noun/hɪs/
Frequency rank: #12,406 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a sharp 's' sound made by forcing air through the teeth or lips, often expressing anger or disapproval.
Example sentence
The angry cat let out a sharp hiss when the dog came too close.
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