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hiss

Meaning of “hiss”

Sense 1: A sharp sibilant sound, often expressing contempt, scorn, or astonishment. Sense 2: As a verb, to make such a sound.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
12 occurrences12 verses8 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 1 Kings 9:8

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Zephaniah 2:15
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This is the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly, that said in her heart, I am, and there is none beside me: how is she become a desolation, a place for beasts to lie down in! every one that passeth by her shall hiss, and wag his hand.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Zephaniah 2:15 · retained source text

This is the reioycing citie that dwelt carelessely, that said in her heart, I am, and there is none beside me: how is shee become a desolation, a place for beasts to lie downe in! euery one that passeth by her, shall hisse and wagge his hand.

1611 marginal noteIsai 47.8.

Complete reference index — all 12 verses
1 Kings 9:8Job 27:23Isaiah 5:26Isaiah 7:18Jeremiah 19:8Jeremiah 49:17Jeremiah 50:13Lamentations 2:15Lamentations 2:16Ezekiel 27:36Zephaniah 2:15Zechariah 10:8

Where “hiss” appears

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1 Kings1 occurrence
1 verseJob1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah2 occurrences
2 versesJeremiah3 occurrences
3 versesLamentations2 occurrences
2 versesEzekiel1 occurrence
1 verseZephaniah1 occurrence
1 verseZechariah1 occurrence
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Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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To condemn or express contempt by hissing; to procure hisses or disgrace.

volume 1, leaf 911, column 1 (main_dictionary)

Webster 1828

Open source edition ↗

An expression of contempt or disapproval made by hissing.

volume 1, leaf 911, column 1 (main_dictionary)