hissy

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪsi

Adjective

hissy (comparative hissier, superlative hissiest)

1. Accompanied with hisses
2. Making a hissing sound
3. Childish or petulant (compare hissy fit)

Derived terms

• hissy fit
• tissy

Noun

hissy (plural hissies)

1. (US) A tantrum, a fit