hiss

Example Sentences

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It was very easy to use the wrong one and have everyone hissing at you like a car with four slashed tires.

From Literature

But he doesn’t, and I spend the rest of the night shaking my head, trying to dislodge the snake that won’t stop hissing that unspeakable word.

From Literature

The snakes hissed with laughter, their eyes flashing with merciless glee.

From Literature

Dodgers fans generally hiss at the mention of Frank McCourt — the former owner took the team into bankruptcy, after all — but today is about tipping our cap to him.

From Los Angeles Times

“Tante Corrie!” he hissed when we were on the other side of the room.

From Literature