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sizzle

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪz(ə)l/

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Definition of sizzle

verb

[no object]
  • 1(of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking:the bacon began to sizzle in the pan
  • 2 informal be very hot:we sizzled in blazing sunshine this week
  • be very exciting or passionate:they simply sizzle as their affair develops

noun

  • 1 [in singular] a hissing sound, as of food frying or cooking:the sizzle of hot dogs
  • 2 [mass noun] informal a state or quality of great excitement or passion:it would be a waste not to cast him in roles requiring some sexual sizzle

Derivatives

sizzler

noun

Origin:

early 17th century: imitative

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