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hiss
/hɪs/
noun
syk
Also
syczenie(n)
Definition
A sharp, sibilant sound, like that of a snake or escaping steam.
Examples
We heard a loud hiss from the leaky pipe.
Usłyszeliśmy głośny syk z cieknącej rury.
The snake let out a warning hiss.
Wąż wydał ostrzegawcze syczenie.
Collocations
loud hisssnake's hisssteam hiss
verb
syczeć
Also
wydawać syk
Definition
To make a sharp, sibilant sound, or to express disapproval with such a sound.
Examples
The cat hissed at the dog.
Kot syczał na psa.
The audience hissed their disapproval.
Publiczność syczała z dezaprobatą.
Collocations
hiss athiss loudlysteam hissed
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