fizgig

[ fiz-gig ]

noun

1. a type of firework that makes a loud hissing sound.
2. a whirling toy that makes a whizzing noise.
3. fishgig.
4. Australian. a police informer.

fizgig

/ ˈfɪzˌɡɪɡ /

noun

1. a frivolous or flirtatious girl
2. a firework or whirling top that fizzes as it moves
3. a variant of fishgig
4. slang.
   a police informer

verb

1. slang.
   intr to inform on criminals to the police

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 )

Word History and Origins

Origin of fizgig¹

C16: probably from obsolete fise a breaking of wind + gig girl

Example Sentences

Be it you, Mr. Fizgig, son of a peer of the realm; or you, Bill Tidd.

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