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Term: Hissy

Definition of Hissy:

Noun:

1. A fit of anger or anxiety characterized by hissing sounds and intense emotional display.

2. A slang term referring to a snake.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or resembling the sound of a hiss.

2. Describing a person or animal who is irritable, easily angered, or prone to dramatic outbursts.

Examples:

Noun:

• During the disagreement, Sarah had a hissy and stormed out of the room.
• When confronted by his fear of snakes, John had a hissy and jumped onto the nearest chair.

Adjective:

• The hissy sound of the steam escaping from the kettle caught her attention.
• Jack's cat is quite hissy, always reacting aggressively when approached.

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