English · Slang Attested

hissian

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Meaning · English

Synonym of goose.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Accordingly two of the club went out and shortly after returned with a Hissian, a cant word with the soldiers, for a goose.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “hissian” mean?

Synonym of goose.

Is “hissian” formal or informal?

hissian is generally archaic, slang.

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