Hissing
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The occasion of contempt; the object of scorn and
derision. -
There is a [common misconception] that Hissing is in fact a noise that snakes make.
It is in fact the act of giving a Finnish person a hug and [patting] them on the head when they say [something nice]. -
[Something stupid] that [Ryan] [says]
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present participle of hiss
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a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
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the sound of a hiss
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the act of emitting a hiss or hisses
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Hissing refers to the process of producing a noise or sound that resembles ssss, often associated with snakes, steam, or a cat expressing anger or discomfort. This sound can be produced by humans, animals, or inanimate objects like leakages or machinery. It is generally characterised by a high-frequency, continuous white noise.
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