fizz

verb \ ˈfiz \

|Updated on: 19 Aug 2018

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Definition of fizz

fizzed; fizzing; fizzes

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

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And their team is not satisfied with a tie: Roman Zobnin fizzes a low shot that Subasic scrambles to smother on the left side of the goal 115’: GOAL RUSSIA! Mário Fernandes with a header to save the host nation!

— rory smith, New York Times, "Russia Finally Falls, Leaving a Trail of Admirers and Doubters," 8 July 2018
Son's superb late effort deep in stoppage time, fizzed in from outside the penalty area with his left foot, proved to be nothing more than scant consolation.

— SI.com, "South Korea 1-2 Mexico: El Tri Put One Foot in Last 16 Despite Late Screamer From Son," 23 June 2018
Then Cengiz Under, a Roma substitute still fizzing with energy, burst into Liverpool’s box once more.

— rory smith, New York Times, "Champions League: Liverpool Ousts Roma in Loss That Doubles as a Triumph," 2 May 2018
The Liverpool man struggled, understandably so given his near month-long layoff, but he and Trezeguet both fizzed dangerous efforts narrowly wide in the first half.

— SI.com, "Russia 3-1 Egypt: Pharaohs All But Out Despite Salah's Return as Hosts Put One Foot in Last 16," 19 June 2018
What could have been the Koreas’ first summit fizzed, however, after Kim Il Sung died of a heart attack in July 1994.

— Time, "From Spy Games to Summits, Here Are 10 Historic Moments in U.S.-North Korean Relations," 11 June 2018
What could have been the Koreas' first summit fizzed, however, after Kim Il Sung died of a heart attack in July 1994.

— Fox News, "10 historic moments in relations between US, North Korea," 11 June 2018
Instead, Jesus Christ Superstar fizzed and sparked with energy.

— constance grady, Vox, "Why Jesus Christ Superstar Live succeeded where other live TV musicals have failed," 2 Apr. 2018
They were docked an out and their first-inning rally fizzed in an eventual 2-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, their eighth defeat in nine games.

— scott lauber, Philly.com, "Gabe Kapler can relate to Mets manager Mickey Callaway's gaffe," 11 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of fizz

probably of imitative origin

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First Known Use: 1685

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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fizz Synonyms

Synonyms

fizzle, hiss, sizzle, swish, whish, whiz (or whizz);

Related Words

swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, zip;

bubble, effervesce;

buzz, drone, hum;

fizz

noun

Definition of fizz

1 a : a hissing sound

b : spirit, liveliness

2 : an effervescent beverage

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fizzy

play \ˈfi-zē\ adjective

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Examples of fizz in a Sentence

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

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The book goes on to cover cocktails that have Southern roots like Ramos gin fizz and milk punch.

— florence fabricant, New York Times, "A Favorite in a Full Field of Drinks for Derby Day," 16 Apr. 2018
Long ago, the fizz here was almost as famous as that of Champagne.

— elin mccoy, Bloomberg.com, "Forget Prosecco: French Crémants Should Be Your Champagne Alternative," 21 Feb. 2018
All of Juan's friends are going to bubble, fizz, and the battle begins to smear whoever gets chosen.

— Fox News, "Senate fight awaits Trump's Supreme Court pick," 10 July 2018
The strawberry kombucha fizz uses a strawberry bourbon infusion with strawberry kombucha and lemon verbena syrup.

— vickie snow jurkowski, Daily Southtown, "New summer cocktail menus make the most of seasonal herbs and produce," 7 June 2018
This time around Rault has forged a set of songs steeped in the sweet melodiousness of Big Star, the Beatles, and Wings, the fizz of one-hit wonders Pilot, and occasionally the hot-tub soft-rock extravagance of 10cc.

— peter margasak, Chicago Reader, "Montreal pop auteur Michael Rault summons the spirit of 70 AM pop radio on It’s a New Day Tonight," 29 June 2018
This old-world beer-meets-fruit-soda beverage has made its way to our side of the pond, and the beverage adds just the right amount of sweetness and fizz to a beermosa for a drink made just for summer sipping.

— for kroger, The Courier-Journal, "7 gift ideas to wow your dad on Father's Day – all at your local Kroger," 14 June 2018
There's also a pretty impressive non-alcholic beverage menu featuring fizzes, juices, sodas, coffee drinks and more.

— robert philpot, star-telegram, "A Punch Bowl is going to go where a West 7th-area wine bar used to be," 14 June 2018
Mame’’ is a few bubbles shy of the champagne fizz required to make this 1966 musical really sparkle.

— don aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, "A ‘Mame’ that’s a bit short on magic," 7 June 2018

First Known Use of fizz

1842

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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fizz Synonyms

Synonyms

hiss, sizzle, swish, whish, whiz (or whizz);

Related Words

swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, zip;

sibilance, sibilant;

FIZZ Defined for English Language Learners

fizz

verb

Definition of fizz for English Language Learners

: to make a sound like many small bubbles popping

fizz

noun

Definition of fizz for English Language Learners

: a sound like many small bubbles popping
: energy and liveliness
: a drink with many small bubbles

FIZZ Defined for Kids

fizz

verb \ ˈfiz \

Definition of fizz for Students

fizzed; fizzing

: to make a hissing or bubbling sound

fizz

noun

Definition of fizz for Students

1 : a hissing or bubbling sound

2 : a bubbling drink

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