sizzle

[siz-uhl]

verb (used without object)

sizzled, sizzling 

1. to make a hissing sound, as in frying or burning.

   Synonyms: hiss, crackle, spatter, sputter

2. Informal.,  to be very hot.

   It's sizzling out.

3. Informal.,  to be very angry; harbor deep resentment.

   I'm still sizzling over that insult.

verb (used with object)

sizzled, sizzling 

1. to fry or burn with or as if with a hissing sound.

   to sizzle steaks on the grill; The sun sizzles the pavement.

noun

1. a sizzling sound.

sizzle

/ ˈsɪzəl /

verb

1. to make the hissing sound characteristic of frying fat

2. informal,  to be very hot

3. informal,  to be very angry

noun

1. a hissing sound

Other Word Forms

• sizzler noun
• sizzlingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of sizzle¹

1595–1605; imitative; -le

Word History and Origins

Origin of sizzle¹

C17: of imitative origin. Compare siss (now dialect) to hiss, West Frisian size, siizje. See also _fizz and _fizzle

Example Sentences

All of which means that the Lakers’ sizzling start to the season brings with it a strange question.

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“If rates stay higher, it takes the sizzle out of those stocks,” Slimmon said.

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“If rates stay higher, it takes the sizzle out of those stocks,” Slimmon said.

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Some have criticized teleoperated humanoids for being more sizzle than substance.

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Broiled prawns in a gochujang butter, garlic, and chives were served sizzling hot.

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Related Words

• broil 
• crackle 
• fizzle 
• grill 
• roast 
• sear 
• sputter