Definition of fizz
intransitive verb
1 : to make a hissing or sputtering sound : effervesce
2 : to show excitement or exhilaration
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Examples of fizz in a Sentence
soda pop fizzing in the glass
Recent Examples of fizz from the Web
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A pit at the end of Hatebreed's concert quickly fizzed out.
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With the engine on and ticking over, the entire car fizzes with excitement.
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Now CMT’s rumored interest in reviving the sitcom has also fizzed due to the show’s prohibitively high budget.
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Plus, craft beer is a remarkable growth story in an era where beer sales around the globe are fizzing out.
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Plus, craft beer is a remarkable growth story in an era where beer sales around the globe are fizzing out.
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LONDON — There were fireworks before and fireworks afterward, fizzing and crackling and disappearing into the sky.
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Fizzing beneath the surface was a series of questions.
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Traders have started to look beyond pessimistic forecasts on major market events that ended up fizzing out, Ethan Harris, global economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York, said in an interview in March.
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Origin and Etymology of fizz
probably of imitative origin
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Definition of fizz
1a : a hissing soundb : spirit, liveliness
2 : an effervescent beverage
Examples of fizz in a Sentence
the characteristic fizz of champagne
All the fizz was gone from their relationship.
Recent Examples of fizz from the Web
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And the San Diego acting treasure Melinda Gilb (as the rich matron Mrs. Rittenhouse) and Cygnet newcomer Russell Garrett (as a stuffy butler and famous art collector) add comic fizz.
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Spider-Man: Homecoming opens this weekend and audiences are in for a treat, as the film, directed by Jon Watts (Cop Car) puts a youthful fizz and pop into the adventures of our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man (played by Tom Holland).
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DRINKS Cocktails like a mojito ($9) and a gin fizz ($10) are available, as well as several beers and wines.
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That’s got to take the fizz out of the festivities this week for creatives who live for these awards.
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June flavors include creamsicle, summer fizz, espresso caramel and strawberry basil.
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A glass of fizz makes just about everything better, even the latest political crisis.
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This is a play — and a production — to be celebrated and enjoyed for its froth and fizz.
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Then do yourself a favor and walk, bike or MAX over to Black Star Grill for a cup of that pineapple ginger fizz.
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First Known Use of fizz
1842
FIZZ Defined for English Language Learners
fizz
playDefinition of fizz for English Language Learners
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: to make a sound like many small bubbles popping
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Definition of fizz for English Language Learners
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: a sound like many small bubbles popping
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: energy and liveliness
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: a drink with many small bubbles
FIZZ Defined for Kids
Definition of fizz for Students
fizzed
;fizzing
: to make a hissing or bubbling sound
Definition of fizz for Students
1 : a hissing or bubbling sound
2 : a bubbling drink
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