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fizz

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of fizz

a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out

  • the light bulb burned out with a quick fizz
Synonyms of fizz

hiss, sizzle, swish, whish, whiz (or whizz)
Words Related to fizz

swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, zip

sibilance, sibilant

fizz

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of fizz

to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\

  • soda pop fizzing in the glass
Synonyms of fizz

fizzle, hiss, sizzle, swish, whish, whiz (or whizz)
Words Related to fizz

swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, zip

bubble, effervesce

buzz, drone, hum

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