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hissy

/hɪsɪ/ adjective · British & US
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What does hissy mean?

adjective

Having a sharp, high-pitched sound, like that of a cat in heat. Describing something that is irritable or quarrelsome.

Example

"The hissy cat hissed at anyone who came near."

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