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sizzle Definition

siz·zle (sizəl)

intransitive verb -·zled, -·zling

  1. to make a hissing sound when in contact with heat, as a drop of water on hot metal
  2. to be extremely hot
  3. to be in a state of suppressed emotion or passion; esp., to simmer with rage

Etymology: echoic

transitive verb

to make sizzle

noun

a sizzling sound

sizzle Synonyms

sizzle

n.

hiss, hissing, sputtering; see noise 1.

sizzle Synonyms

sizzle

v.

sizzle Usage Examples

Object

  • summer: Save 20 % off these gifts now Sizzling new summer BBQ eCards Have some fun with our new summer BBQ eCards.
  • sausage: It's time to get the barbecue out of hiding, tidy up the garden and start sizzling those sausages.

Adjective complement

  • hot: A few months back, the AMD Athlon was sizzling hot.

Modifying Another Word

  • away: Let 12 burgers sizzle away on George Foremans versatile Double Champion indoor/outdoor grill - NOW WITH FREE STAND!
  • all: As a boss of mine used to say about PR masquerading as news: " It's all sizzle and no sausage " .
  • then: Cook until sizzling then remove from heat and leave to get cold.
  • n't: Although overall this video does n't sizzle to quite the degree of Lucas ' best work, it's still mandatory viewing.
  • much: Just check out how much sizzle is in each super collector's box!
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Preposition: in

  • pan: The sun is like bacon sizzling in a pan.
  • oil: Staples include rotis made with finger millet; brown lentils; unpolished rice; curries sizzled in mustard oil.
  • air: Wheels clash, whips crack and magic sizzles in the air but tactics also play a part.
  • heat: Pierce and Salma Hayek sizzle in the Caribbean heat.

Preposition: with

  • energy: At full volume, and with the added edge of live performance, the guitars were sizzling with energy throughout the set.
  • excitement: The 333 islands that make up this nation can sizzle with excitement or murmur with the quiet calm of pristine nature.
  • buzz: Yet Paris sizzled with a buzz of creativity.. .

Preposition: for

  • minute: When the oil is hot, add the garlic, ginger and chillies and allow to sizzle for 5 minutes.

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