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hissy

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hiss·y 1  (hs)
adj. his·si·er, his·si·est
Characterized by or making a hissing sound: badly recorded music that sounded hissy when played back.

his·sy 2  (hs)
n. pl. his·sies Chiefly Southern and South Midland U.S.
See tantrum.

[Short for hissy fit.]


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