Hissing (Noun)
Meaning
A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The unpopular politician's speech was drowned out by the hissing of the discontented crowd.
- As she announced her retirement, a collective hissing echoed through the packed auditorium.
- A disapproving hissing rippled through the concert hall as the late musician took the stage.
- When the school's unpopular headmaster made the announcement, he was met with hissing and boos from the students.
- A soft hissing hum filled the quiet café, emanating from the restless crowd reacting to the cancelled performance.