ˈfɪzəl ˈfɪzəl hɪs ˈhɪsɪŋ ˈteɪpə ɒf ˈteɪpɚ ɔf end weakly The music just petered out — there was no proper ending a complete failure the play was a dismal flop a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience