English Explanatory Dictionary

hissy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Accompanied with hisses.
  2. Making a hissing sound.
  3. Childish or petulant.
noun
  1. A tantrum, a fit.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɪsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hissy.wav

Word forms

hissy hissier hissiest hissies

Etymology

From hiss + -y.

Synonyms

sibilant infantile milky huffy irritable hissing bad-tempered tantrum

Derived words

hissily hissiness hissy fit
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