fizzer

/ (ˈfɪzə) /

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noun

anything that fizzes

Australian slang a person or thing that disappoints, fails to succeed, etcthe horse proved to be a fizzer

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Words nearby fizzer

fixture, fix-up, Fizeau, fizgig, fizz, fizzer, fizzle, fizzle out, fizzwater, fizzy, fj

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How to use fizzer in a sentence

The Fizzer was due at sundown, and at sundown a puff of dust rose on the track, and as a cry of "Mail oh!"
We of the Never-Never|Jeanie "Mrs. Aeneas" Gunn
The Fizzer smiled amiably after the retreating figures, and then went to be entertained by Cheon.
We of the Never-Never|Jeanie "Mrs. Aeneas" Gunn
"Give 'em a drink at the well there," the Fizzer says as unconcernedly as though he turned on a tap.
We of the Never-Never|Jeanie "Mrs. Aeneas" Gunn
"Real fine old water too," the Fizzer shouts in delight, as he tells his tale.
We of the Never-Never|Jeanie "Mrs. Aeneas" Gunn

"And will go hopelessly on the spree at the end of the trip," say uncharitable folk; but they do not know our Fizzer.
We of the Never-Never|Jeanie "Mrs. Aeneas" Gunn