- present participle of hiss.
hissing
Example Sentences
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People often describe it as ringing, buzzing, hissing, or whooshing in one or both ears.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026
The cistern on my toilet has been constantly refilling and making a hissing noise, so I asked a plumbing company to send someone over.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
They found Madagascar "hissing" cockroaches, a bulky insect named for its noisy defence mechanism, and dubia cockroaches, an invasive critter bred as a snack for pet lizards.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
He ended the exchange by holding a finger to his lip and hissing, “Shhhh!”
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
As if in answer, a horrible hissing sound issued from the hall.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
