fizz

[ fiz ]
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verb (used without object)
  1. to make a hissing or sputtering sound; effervesce.

noun
  1. a fizzing sound; effervescence.

  2. soda water or other effervescent water.

  1. an iced mixed drink made of liquor, lemon juice, sugar, and soda: gin fizz.

  2. British Informal. champagne.

Origin of fizz

1
First recorded in 1655–65; back formation from fizzle

Other words from fizz

  • fizzer, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for fizz

fizz

/ (fɪz) /


verb(intr)
  1. to make a hissing or bubbling sound

  2. (of a drink) to produce bubbles of carbon dioxide, either through fermentation or aeration

noun
  1. a hissing or bubbling sound

  2. the bubbly quality of a drink; effervescence

  1. any effervescent drink

Origin of fizz

1
C17: of imitative origin

Derived forms of fizz

  • fizzy, adjective
  • fizziness, noun

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