fizz

²fizz

noun

Definition of FIZZ

1

a : a hissing sound b : spirit, liveliness

2

: an effervescent beverage

— fizzy \ˈfi-zē\ adjective

Examples of FIZZ

1. the characteristic fizz of champagne
2. All the fizz was gone from their relationship.

First Known Use of FIZZ

1842

Related to FIZZ

Synonyms: hiss, sizzle, swish, whish, whiz (or whizz)

Related Words: swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, zip; sibilance, sibilant

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