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n a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) n a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt v make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval v move with a whooshing sound v express or…

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  1. n a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) n a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt v make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval v move with a whooshing sound v express or utter with a hiss v show displeasure, as after a performance or speech