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Definition of hissy

hissy

/ˈhɪs.i/
his · sy
Plural:hissies
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hissy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A sudden, petty outburst of temper, frustration, or childish anger; a tantrum (often used in the phrase 'throw a hissy').

Example

"He threw a complete hissy when the restaurant ran out of his favorite dessert."

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• adjective

1

Characterized by, producing, or resembling a sharp, sibilant sound like that of escaping steam or air.

Example

"The old cassette tape had a noticeable, hissy background noise that made the vocals hard to hear."

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Word Origin & Etymology

The noun sense originated in 19th-century southern US dialect, likely either from the sound of someone sputtering in anger or as an alteration of 'hysterical' (shortened from 'hissy fit').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hissy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hissy
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