slight hiss

Frequency: 5.85.1 per million words

describes a small and barely noticeable hissing sound

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Examples (10)

  • I detected a slight hiss from the old radiator.
  • The technician noticed a slight hiss indicating a gas leak.
  • A slight hiss escaped from the bicycle tire as it slowly deflated.
  • She heard a slight hiss when she opened the carbonated drink.
  • There was a slight hiss from the speaker, suggesting a loose connection.
  • The diver reported a slight hiss from his oxygen tank.
  • We noticed a slight hiss in the recording, which needed editing.
  • Even a slight hiss from the pressure cooker can be alarming.
  • He could hear a slight hiss of air escaping from the sealed container.
  • The sudden silence was broken by a slight hiss from the nearby bushes.