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sizzle Definition


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sizzle
verb, intr sizzled, sizzling
    1. To make a hissing sound when, or as if when, frying in hot fat.
      Thesaurus: hiss, sputter, crackle, fry, spit.
    2. To be extremely hot.
      Example: sizzling weather
      Thesaurus: scorch, sear.
    3. colloq
      To be in a state of intense emotion, especially anger or excitement.
noun
    1. A sizzling sound.
    2. Extreme heat.
Derivative: sizzler
noun
    Etymology: 17c: imitating the sound.



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