First Known Use: 1603
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1sizzle
verb siz·zle \ˈsi-zəl\
: to make a hissing sound like the sound water makes when it hits hot metal
: to be very exciting, romantic, etc.
siz·zledsiz·zling \ˈsi-zə-liŋ, ˈsiz-liŋ\
Full Definition of SIZZLE
transitive verb
: to burn up or sear with or as if with a hissing sound
intransitive verb
1
: to make a hissing sound in or as if in burning or frying
2
: to seethe with deep anger or resentment
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Origin of SIZZLE
perhaps frequentative of siss to hiss
2sizzle
noun
Definition of SIZZLE
1
: a hissing sound (as of something frying over a fire)
2
First Known Use of SIZZLE
circa 1823
SIZZLE Defined for Kids
sizzle
verb siz·zle \ˈsi-zəl\
siz·zledsiz·zling
Definition of SIZZLE for Kids
: to make a hissing or sputtering noise in or as if in frying or burning
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