hiss: Meaning and Definition of

hiss

1. to express disapproval of by hissing: The audience hissed the controversial play.
2. to silence or drive away by hissing (usually fol. by away, down, etc.): They hissed down the author when he tried to speak.
3. to utter with a hiss.

1. a hissing sound, esp. one made in disapproval.

Hiss

1. born 1904, U.S. public official, accused of espionage 1948 and imprisoned for perjury 1950–54.