fizzy

adj, noun — 4 senses

fizzy

adj

/ˈfɪzi/

Etymology From fizz + -y.

1

Of a liquid Containing bubbles.

Fizzy drinks are also known as carbonated beverages.

2

Figuratively Lively, vivacious.

[I]ts main character, Henry (Mr. [Ewan] McGregor), is a successful, intellectual dramatist who seems quite capable of churning out fizzy, challenging works about brilliant but ambivalent revolutionaries, philosophers, etc.2014 October 30, Ben Brantley, “When the head leads the heart: 'The Real Thing,' With Ewan McGregor and Maggie Gyllenhaal, opens on Broadway [print version: When the witty head is far ahead of the heart: Maggie Gyllenhaal and Ewan McGregor star in revival of 'Real Thing', International New York Times, 4 November 2014, p. 9]”, in The New York Times:

3

Onomatopoeic Makes a hissing sound.

Synonyms: sparkling, carbonated
Derived terms: fizzily, fizziness, fizzy drink, fizzy water, unfizzy

fizzy

noun

Etymology From fizz + -y.

1

New Zealand A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage.

Derived terms: fizzies

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