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hiss meaning in Tamil

சீறு cīṟu

/hɪs/

hiss in Tamil: சீறு (cīṟu). In English, hiss means a sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.

Tamil words for hiss

sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc.
சீறு cīṟu
to make a hissing sound
சீறு cīṟu

English meaning of hiss

  1. noun A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.
  2. noun An expression of disapproval made using such a sound.
  3. verb To make a hiss, a sibilant sound of air escaping.
  4. verb To call someone by hissing.

Full definition of hiss

hiss in a sentence

  • As I started to poke it, the snake hissed at me.
  • The poor cat hissed as it backed away from the approaching man.
  • The crowd booed and hissed her off the stage.

Synonyms of hiss

hiss in other languages

Questions about hiss in Tamil

What is the meaning of hiss in Tamil?
Hiss in Tamil is சீறு (cīṟu).
hiss என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Hiss: சீறு (cīṟu).
What does hiss mean in English?
Hiss means a sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.

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