Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A hissing or hiss.

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  • verb Present participle of hizz.

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Examples

  • Away the lance went hizzing, and reached even to the belt of the averted Ancient, upon which, lightly grazing, it fell to the ground.

    The Battle of the Books 2003

  • Away the lance went hizzing, and reached even to the belt of the averted

    The Battle of the Books and other Short Pieces Jonathan Swift 1706

  • "Millions of zizzies came hizzing with little hizzers on their heads and under their legs.

    Rootabaga Stories Carl Sandburg 1922

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