Hiss

Reversed word is ssih. The word "hiss" is formed by 3 different letters: H I S.

Definition(s) of hiss:

[1] (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.
[1] (v. i.) To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew.
[1] (v. t.) To condemn or express contempt for by hissing.
[1] (v. t.) To utter with a hissing sound.
[1] (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.
[1] (n.) Any sound resembling that above described
[1] (n.) The noise made by a serpent.
[1] (n.) The note of a goose when irritated.
[1] (n.) The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove.

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Words created inserting one letter into hiss:
hissy hists

Shorter words created from hiss letters:
hi his

Words containing letter pairs from hiss: hi is ss

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