hissy
/ˈhɪsi/
noun
- A fit of anger, irritation, or bad temper; a tantrum.
- My boss had a hissy over the missing report, even though it wasn't my fault.
- The toddler threw a hissy when his mother took away his toy.
- Don't have a hissy just because we're running five minutes late.
adjective
- Making a hissing sound.
- The hissy steam from the kettle filled the kitchen with moisture.
- A hissy radiator kept me awake all night.
- The snake gave a hissy warning before striking.
- In audio, characterized by a background hiss or static noise.
- The old cassette tape sounded hissy and distorted.
- The radio station came through with a hissy signal during the storm.
- I couldn't hear the dialogue over the hissy recording.