sibilate

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb pronounce with an initial sibilant
  2. verb utter a sibilant
  3. verb express or utter with a hiss

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin sībilātus, past participle of sībilō. Doublet of siffle.

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