hissing /ˈhɪsɪŋ/adjective 1noun 1forms 3phrases 1 adjective1 •that produces or is accompanied with a hissAt all times when kissing and such like things are begun, the woman should give a reply with a hissing sound. — 1883 noun1 •The sound of a hiss.The hissings and screamings of the vulgar against him as he moved forward on his stedfast course he heeded less than those of geese on a common. — 1875 formshissings · more hissing · most hissing Phrases with hissing hissing hotVery hot.