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fizzle

/'f/I/z/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

    noun.event

    Synonyms hiss hissing hushing sibilation

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a complete failure

    noun.event

    Synonyms bust flop

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A failure or abortive effort.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. end weakly

    verb.stative

    Synonyms fizzle out peter out taper off

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To make a hissing sound.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

fixityfixturefixurefizgigfizzfizzingfizzle outfizzyfjordflflânerieflèche

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