fizzer

/ ˈfɪzə /

noun

1. anything that fizzes
2. slang.
   a person or thing that disappoints, fails to succeed, etc

   the horse proved to be a fizzer

Example Sentences

The Fizzer was due at sundown, and at sundown a puff of dust rose on the track, and as a cry of "Mail oh!"

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The Fizzer smiled amiably after the retreating figures, and then went to be entertained by Cheon.

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"Give 'em a drink at the well there," the Fizzer says as unconcernedly as though he turned on a tap.

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"Real fine old water too," the Fizzer shouts in delight, as he tells his tale.

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"And will go hopelessly on the spree at the end of the trip," say uncharitable folk; but they do not know our Fizzer.

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