hisser Synonyms
Another word for hisser
• noun (Context 1)
A person, animal, or thing that makes a sharp, sibilant hissing sound, such as an audience member expressing disapproval or an animal giving a defensive warning.
"The actor ignored the lone jeerer in the back row and continued delivering his monologue."
• noun (Context 2)
Informally, a Madagascar hissing cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa) or a related large, wingless cockroach of the tribe Gromphadorhinini native to Madagascar, known for producing a loud hissing sound by forcing air through its abdominal spiracles when disturbed or kept as an exotic pet.
"The entomology educator brought several docile hissers to the classroom so the students could observe how insects produce sound without vocal cords."
Opposites of hisser
The opposite of hisser shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: