sizzler
/ (ˈsɪzlə) /
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noun
something that sizzles
informal a very hot day
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Example sentences from the Web for sizzler
The interview was so toothless, it felt more like eavesdropping on two patrons having lunch at the Sizzler.
Rosie O’Donnell’s Disastrous Oprah Winfrey Network Experience|Ramin Setoodeh|March 18, 2012|DAILY BEASTHe is the kind of fire-cracker that you call a “sizzler”—all sputter and no explosion.
The Fall of the Year|Dallas Lore SharpHe lined out the hottest kind of a sizzler over Chub's head and was ready to go to second when Post fielded it.
The Crimson Sweater|Ralph Henry Barbour