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hissingly

/hɪsɪŋli/ adverb · British & US
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What does hissingly mean?

adverb

Used to describe something that is happening with a sharp, sudden, and often loud hissing sound. It can also describe something that is done with a hissing sound.

Example

"The steam engine hissed loudly as it built up pressure, and the engineer worked hissingly to fix the leak."

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