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I was home-schooled, was always very close with my mom and was very straight-laced and square. I was never the rebellious one, and I never threw hissy fits.
Brie Larson

Meaning of "hissy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HISSY

hissy  [ˈhɪsɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HISSY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hissy is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES HISSY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hissy

Cacodemon

A cacodemon is an evil spirit or a demon. The opposite of a cacodemon is an agathodaemon or eudaemon, a good spirit or angel. The word cacodemon comes through Latin from the Ancient Greek κακοδαίμων meaning an evil spirit, whereas daimon would be a neutral spirit in Greek and Tychodaimon would be a good spirit. In psychology, cacodemonia is a form of insanity in which the patient believes that they are possessed by an evil spirit. The first known occurrence of the word cacodemon dates to 1398. In Shakespeare's Richard III Act 1 Scene 3, Queen Margaret calls Richard a "cacodemon" for his foul deeds and manipulations.

Definition of hissy in the English dictionary

The definition of hissy in the dictionary is having or resembling the sound of a hiss.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HISSY


Berenice
bɛrəˈnaɪsɪ
Chrissie
ˈkrɪsɪ
courtesy
ˈkɜːtɪsɪ
icy
ˈaɪsɪ
kissy
ˈkɪsɪ
lacey
ˈleɪsɪ
lacy
ˈleɪsɪ
legitimacy
lɪˈdʒɪtɪmɪsɪ
missy
ˈmɪsɪ
Odyssey
ˈɒdɪsɪ
policy
ˈpɒlɪsɪ
pricey
ˈpraɪsɪ
prophecy
ˈprɒfɪsɪ
racy
ˈreɪsɪ
secrecy
ˈsiːkrɪsɪ
sissy
ˈsɪsɪ
spacey
ˈspeɪsɪ
spicy
ˈspaɪsɪ
Sulawesi
ˌsuːləˈweɪsɪ
Tracy
ˈtreɪsɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HISSY

hispaniolise
hispaniolize
hispid
hispidity
hiss
hisser
hissing
hissingly
hissy fit
hist
histaminase
histamine
histaminergic
histaminic
histidine
histiocyte
histiocytic
histiology
histoblast
histochemical

WORDS THAT END LIKE HISSY

bossy
cissy
classy
Debussy
dressy
embassy
fussy
glassy
glossy
grassy
hussy
kissy-kissy
lossy
massy
messy
mossy
Palissy
prissy
pussy
sassy

Synonyms and antonyms of hissy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hissy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HISSY

Find out the translation of hissy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hissy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hissy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

嘘声
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hissy
570 millions of speakers

English

hissy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

hissy
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

hissy
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Hissy
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hissy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হিসি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sifflants
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hissy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

hissy
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

かんしゃく
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

hissy
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hersy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hissy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஹிஸ்ஸி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विनोदी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hissy
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

hissy
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hissy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Hissy
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hissy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

hissy
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hissy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hissy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hissy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hissy

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HISSY»

The term «hissy» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.563 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HISSY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hissy

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QUOTES WITH «HISSY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word hissy.
1
Brie Larson
I was home-schooled, was always very close with my mom and was very straight-laced and square. I was never the rebellious one, and I never threw hissy fits.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HISSY»

Discover the use of hissy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hissy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hissy Fit
And only Mary Kay Andrews can deliver such delicious social satire. With Hissy Fit, she's created a story as outrageous, dishy, and true as Savannah Blues and Little Bitty Lies.
Mary Kay Andrews, 2009
2
Heroes, Hairbands and Hissy Fits: Chappers' Modern History ...
There is only so much a true football fan can take, and in Heroes, Hairbands and Hissy Fits, Mark Chapman (aka Chappers) gives full vent to his feelings, as only the host of a football phone-in can.
Mark Chapman, 2011
3
Belle Weather: Mostly Sunny with a Chance of Scattered Hissy ...
Whether she’s doing her taxes or extolling the virtues of Madonna’s mothering skills, Celia Rivenbark will keep you laughing until the very last page.
Celia Rivenbark, 2010
4
Hissy Fit with Bonus Material: A Novel
Book description to come.
Mary Kay Andrews, 2011
5
Nice Bits and Hissy-fits
Nice. Bits. and. Hissy-fits. Copyright © 2006 by Miki Byrne All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information ...
Miki Byrne, 2006
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Ecohydrology & Hydrobiology
line and the collected watermolds show a wide divergence in the tolerance to pH values. On the other hand, Al-Saadi et al. (1979) in Iraq, El-Hissy (1994) and El- Hissy, Oberwinkler (1999) in Germany and El-Nagdy, Nasser (2000) in Saudi ...
7
Have a Hissy Fit: Write, Rant, Rave - And Get Over It
Filled with funky illustrations and playful prompts, these books are guaranteed to produce a bundle of laughs. Covers topics and activities to help any woman get over getting annoyed.
My Chaotic Life Creative Team, 2001
8
The Fabulous Snobby Cats of Heavenly Hills
“Miss Hissy, would you please come over here?” The Grads howled and cheered as Miss Hissy reluctantly padded over to Diamond. It was her turn to receive a present. “Hey, I didn't tear this one!” Everyone laughed at Diamond as Miss Hissy  ...
Lynne Westwood, 2007
9
Why Sh*t Happens: The Science of a Really Bad Day
Hissy. Fits. Leaving the bemused police officers to play with your phone, you decide that the best thing to do at this point is abandon your disintegrating dress shoes and quickly purchase some running shoes. You enter a sports shop and grab ...
Peter J. Bentley, 2009
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Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming ...
. . . Which leaves just one question, answered in this new edition: “Now that I’ve tamed my own inner brat, what do I do about people who haven’t tamed theirs?”
Pauline Wallin, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HISSY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hissy is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Coats: Give me the old Atticus | HeraldTribune.com
That is why, after much going back and forth and more than a few old-fashioned hissy fits, I will not — cannot — read “Go Set a Watchman. «Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Jul 15»
2
An Angry Demented Old Tool for Right Wing Crazy - Ring of Fire
Today, Scalia would have thrown a hissy fit about the court's overreach and screamed about how it was too damned bad that Gideon couldn't ... «Ring of Fire, Jul 15»
3
PrideSource - Creep of the Week: Steve King
Thus he has introduced legislation that would "reaffirm traditional marriage," which is the equivalent of throwing a legislative hissy fit. «pride source.com, Jul 15»
4
Expiration Dates: A Gray Zone - By HELEN FADINI - Surf City, NJ …
My daughter answered in a tone used only for belligerent children having a hissy fit in a restaurant. “Don't get mad, Mom, but we did you a big ... «The SandPaper, Jul 15»
5
Kim Kardashian Brody Jenner Feud — 'KUWTK' Star Had 'Hissy Fit …
Kim Kardashian Threw A 'Hissy Fit' Over Brody Jenner Getting Show On E! — The Same Network That Airs 'KUWTK'. Posted on Jul 14, 2015 ... «RadarOnline, Jul 15»
6
Tony Stewart looks for competitive mojo as frustration festers in 2015 …
Patrick declined to talk to reporters after the race, adding to the hissy-fit theme of the night. It's good to know that Danica will not back down. «Orlando Sentinel, Jul 15»
7
Lewis Hamilton Denied Entry To Royal Box During Wimbledon …
He was told he would need to put one on to enter the box but he threw a bit of hissy fit, which lasted a couple of minutes, and then left,” a source ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
8
We Have To Get It Right: Only Gun Owners With Lots of Guns Tend …
Ironically, Republicans do it all the time and have a hissy fit when anyone points it out. They would, however attack progressives relentlessly if ... «PoliticusUSA, Jul 15»
9
Nicola Sturgeon's stance on hunting is just the start of her war on …
... range across every area that Westminster might consider, and another that throws a hissy fit if an English MP so much as dares glance north. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
10
When Everyman is an All-Star - Metro - The Boston Globe
People who go to work every day and don't throw a hissy fit if they're asked to do something they didn't do the day before. Every office, where ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»

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