Pronunciation: /ˈsɪz(ə)l/
verb
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1(of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking: the bacon began to sizzle in the pan
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2 informal be very hot: we sizzled in blazing sunshine this week
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be very exciting or passionate: they simply sizzle as their affair develops
noun
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1 [in singular] a hissing sound, as of food frying or cooking: the sizzle of hot dogs
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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
