fizz

(fiz)

noun

  1. a hissing, sputtering sound, as of an effervescent drink
  2. an effervescent drink

Origin: ? akin to fizzle

intransitive verb

  1. to make a hissing or bubbling sound
  2. to give off gas bubbles; effervesce

See fizz in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb fizzed, fizz·ing, fizz·es
To make a hissing or bubbling sound; effervesce.
noun
  1. A hissing or bubbling sound.
  2. Effervescence.
  3. An effervescent beverage.

Origin:

Origin: Imitative

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Related Forms:

  • fizzˈy adjective

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