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Definitions of hiss
v. i. - To make with the mouth a prolonged sound like that of the letter s, by driving the breath between the tongue and the teeth; to make with the mouth a sound like that made by a goose or a snake when angered; esp., to make such a sound as an expression of hatred, passion, or disapproval. ²
v. i. - To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew. ²
v. t. - To condemn or express contempt for by hissing. ²
v. t. - To utter with a hissing sound. ²
n. - A prolonged sound like that letter s, made by forcing out the breath between the tongue and teeth, esp. as a token of disapprobation or contempt. ²
n. - Any sound resembling that above described ²
n. - The noise made by a serpent. ²
n. - The note of a goose when irritated. ²
n. - The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove. ²

The word "hiss" uses 4 letters: H I S S.

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Words formed by adding one letter before or after hiss (in bold), or to hiss in any order:
e -   shies   g -   sighs   m -   shims   n -   shins   sinhs   p -   ships   r -   shris   t -   hists   shist   shits   u -   sushi   v -   shivs   w -   swish   y -   hissy  

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hi   his   is   sh   si   sis  

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