Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sibilate

verb

/ˈsɪb.ɪ.leɪt/

Definition

To make a hissing or wheezing sound, resembling that of a snake.

Examples

The snake began to sibilate, warning us to stay away.
As the steam escaped from the kettle, it started to sibilate softly.
In his speech, he began to sibilate a bit, emphasizing the importance of his message.

Meaning

The act of producing a sibilant sound or hiss, typically used to describe the sound of certain consonants in speech or the noise made by some animals.