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English to English noun
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a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) |  | Example: the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience
source: wordnet30
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a complete failure | | Example: the play was a dismal flop
source: wordnet30
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A failure or abortive effort. | | source: webster1913
verb
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end weakly | | Example: The music just petered out--there was no proper ending
source: wordnet30
| 5 |
To make a hissing sound. | | source: webster1913
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