hissy

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhɪsi/

Adjective

hissy (comparative hissier, superlative hissiest)

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

Synonyms

• (making a hissing sound) hissing, sibilant; see also Thesaurus:sibilant
• (childish) infantile, milky; see also Thesaurus:childish
• (petulant) bad-tempered, huffy, irritable; see also Thesaurus:irritable

Noun

hissy (plural hissies)

1. (US) A tantrum, a fit.

Synonyms

• See Thesaurus:tantrum

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