fizzle as a noun: - 1
- 2
as a verb: - 1
fizzle
noun
1 fizzle
A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval).
synonyms: hiss, hissing, hushing, sibilation.
Dutch: geschuifel
Polish: ksyk, syk
2 fizzle
A complete failure.
synonyms: bust, flop.
Dutch: sisser, afgang, drol, blamage, oneer, schande
verb
1 fizzle
End weakly.
synonyms: fizzle out, peter out, taper off.
Roget 353:
bubble,
boil,
foam,
froth,
mantle,
sparkle,
guggle†,
gurgle;
effervesce,
ferment,
fizzle.
Roget 388a:
go out,
die out,
burn out;
fizzle.
extinguish;
damp,
slack,
quench,
smother;
put out,
stamp out;
douse,
snuff,
snuff out,
blow out.
fireproof,
flameproof.
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Roget 409:
hiss,
buzz,
whiz,
rustle;
fizz,
fizzle;
wheeze,
whistle,
snuffle;
squash;
sneeze;
sizzle,
swish.
Dutch: doodlopen, verzanden
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