fizzle

¹fiz·zle

verb \ˈfi-zəl\

fiz·zledfiz·zling\-z(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of FIZZLE

intransitive verb

1

: fizz

2

: to fail or end feebly especially after a promising start —often used with out

Examples of FIZZLE

1. <oozing gobs of grease, a pair of fatty burgers fizzled on the grill>

Origin of FIZZLE

perhaps alteration of fist to break wind

First Known Use: 1840

Related to FIZZLE

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

Related Words: swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, zip; bubble, effervesce; buzz, drone, hum

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Rhymes with FIZZLE

chisel, drizzle, frizzle, grizzle, mizzle, pizzle, sizzle, swizzle