Sizzle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈsi-zəl/ siz·zle

Meaning & Definition of Sizzle

Sizzle (verb)

  1. to burn up or sear with or as if with a hissing sound
  2. to make a hissing sound in or as if in burning or frying
  3. to seethe with deep anger or resentment

Sizzle (noun)

  1. a hissing sound (as of something frying over a fire)
  2. pizzazz, excitement

Sizzle (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out

    "there was a brief sizzle as the moth flew into the flame"

    similar: fizz, hiss, swish, whish, whiz
    related: swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, zip, sibilance, sibilant

Sizzle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\

    "from my bed I could hear the bacon sizzling in the frying pan"

    similar: fizz, fizzle, hiss, swish, whish, whiz
    related: swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, zip, bubble, effervesce, buzz, drone, hum

  2. to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger

    "she was really sizzling about being passed over for the promotion, and nearly quit"

    similar: boil, burn, foam, fume, rage, rankle, seethe, steam, storm, see red
    related: fulminate, rant, rave, smolder, bristle, flare (up), inflame, chafe, fret, stew, agitate, convulse, roil, shake

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sizzle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sizzle:

fizz, hiss, swish, whish, whiz, fizzle, boil, burn, foam, fume, rage, rankle, seethe, steam, storm, see red

Related Words for Sizzle

swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, zip, sibilance, sibilant, bubble, effervesce, buzz, drone, hum, fulminate, rant, rave, smolder, bristle, flare (up), inflame, chafe, fret, stew, agitate, convulse, roil, shake

Word Forms of Sizzle

Inflections: sizzled, sizzling

Origin & Etymology of Sizzle

perhaps frequentative of siss to hiss

First known use: 1603t

Words & Phrases Containing Sizzle

sizzle reel

Frequently Asked Questions about Sizzle

What does "Sizzle" mean?

"Sizzle" means to burn up or sear with or as if with a hissing sound. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to burn up or sear with or as if with a hissing sound. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sizzle"?

Other words for "Sizzle" include fizz, hiss, swish, whish, whiz, fizzle, boil and burn. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sizzle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sizzle"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sizzle". Common alternatives include fizz, hiss, swish, whish, whiz, fizzle, boil, burn, foam and fume.

How do you use "Sizzle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sizzle" in a sentence: "there was a brief sizzle as the moth flew into the flame"; "from my bed I could hear the bacon sizzling in the frying pan"; "she was really sizzling about being passed over for the promotion, and nearly quit".

Is "Sizzle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sizzle" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Sizzle"?

"Sizzle" is pronounced /ˈsi-zəl/ and divided into syllables as siz·zle.

What is the origin of the word "Sizzle"?

"Sizzle" comes from perhaps frequentative of siss to hiss. First known use: 1603t.

What is another word for "Sizzle" meaning "a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out"?

When "Sizzle" (noun) means a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out, synonyms include fizz, hiss, swish, whish and whiz.