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hissy

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪsi/

The English word “hissy” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Accompanied with hisses.
  2. Making a hissing sound.
  3. Childish or petulant.

noun

  1. A tantrum, a fit.

Etymology

From hiss + -y.

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