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.
Origin of fizgig
1First 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”; see origin at fizzle,gig3
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How to use fizgig in a sentence
Be it you, Mr. fizgig, son of a peer of the realm; or you, Bill Tidd.
The History of Samuel Titmarsh | William Makepeace Thackeray
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
Origin of fizgig
1C16: probably from obsolete fise a breaking of wind + gig girl
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