hissing

Example Sentences

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On hearing his call for help, they started hissing and honking.

From Literature

Today there was just the small yellow pool splattering slimy bubbles, and the rocks around—too hot to touch, hissing steam from every crack.

From Literature

At the bottom, I’d draw a picture of Lulu sitting right in front of my door, baring her teeth and hissing, “STAY OUT, please.”

From Literature

De Angelis and Waltz are also a hoot together, she as a heaving, hissing vampire bride who can’t stop licking her chops, he as a bone-dry vampire hunter dedicated to his investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

The dragon opened its eyes and reared back, hissing ferociously.

From Literature