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fizgig
[ fiz-gig ]
noun
- a type of firework that makes a loud hissing sound.
- a whirling toy that makes a whizzing noise.
- Australian. a police informer.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fizgig1
First recorded in 1520–30; of obscure origin; earlier fisgig, perhaps equivalent to fis ( late Middle English fise term of abuse; akin to Old Norse fīsa “to break wind,” which well fits the sound made by the firework) + gig “a flighty, giddy girl; a top (i.e., the toy); odd-looking character, a fool; a joke, merriment”; fizzle, gig 3( def )
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fizgig1
C16: probably from obsolete fise a breaking of wind + gig girl
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Example Sentences
Be it you, Mr. Fizgig, son of a peer of the realm; or you, Bill Tidd.
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