fizgig

[ fiz-gig ]
/ ˈfɪzˌgɪg /

noun

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

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Origin of fizgig

1520–30; earlier fisgig, equivalent to fis (late Middle English fise term of abuse; akin to Old Norse fīsa to break wind; cf. fizzle) + gig (Middle English gigge girl; see giggle)

Words nearby fizgig

fixings, fixity, fixt, fixture, fizeau, fizgig, fizz, fizzer, fizzle, fizzle out, fizzwater
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British Dictionary definitions for fizgig

fizgig
/ (ˈfɪzˌɡɪɡ) /

noun

a frivolous or flirtatious girl
a firework or whirling top that fizzes as it moves
a variant of fishgig
Australian slang a police informer

verb

(intr) Australian slang to inform on criminals to the police

Word Origin for fizgig

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