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sizzle

verb, noun — 7 senses

sizzle

verb

US /ˈsɪzəl/

Etymology Probably a derivative of Middle English sissen (“to hiss; buzz; hum”), equivalent to siss + -le (frequentative suffix); Ultimately imitative.

1

To make the sound of water boiling on a hot surface.

  • The sausages were sizzling on the barbecue.
2

Informal To cook (something) in a manner which causes that sound.

  • I sizzled the bacon for a few minutes in the pan.
3

To be exciting or dazzling.

  • The song sizzled with energy.
Derived terms
sizzler, sizzly

sizzle

noun

Etymology Probably a derivative of Middle English sissen (“to hiss; buzz; hum”), equivalent to siss + -le (frequentative suffix); Ultimately imitative.

1

The sound of water boiling on a hot surface.

  • We heard the sizzle of the onions hitting the pan.
2

Informal The process of being cooked which involves that sound.

  • Give them a sizzle for a few more minutes before serving.
3

Zing, zip, or pizazz; excitement.

  • Her performance had a lot of sizzle.
4

Abbreviation, Ellipsis Ellipsis of sizzle reel.

Derived terms
all sizzle and no steak, sausage sizzle, sizzle cymbal, sizzle reel, sizzle steak

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