hiss
n 1: a fricative sound uttered as an expression of dislike or
contempt; "the performers could not be heard over the
hissing of the audience" [syn: {hissing}]
2: a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt [syn:
{boo}, {hoot}, {Bronx cheer}, {raspberry}, {razzing}, {snort},
{bird}]
v 1: make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval [syn:
{siss}, {sizz}, {sibilate}]
2: move with a whooshing sound [syn: {whoosh}]
3: express or utter with a hiss [syn: {sizz}, {siss}, {sibilate}]
4: show displeasure, as after a performance or speech [syn: {boo}]
[ant: {applaud}]