English Explanatory Dictionary

fizz

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An emission of a rapid stream of bubbles.
  2. The sound of such an emission.
  3. A carbonated beverage, especially champagne.
verb
  1. To emit bubbles.
  2. To make a rapid hissing or bubbling sound.
  3. To shoot or project something at great velocity.

Pronunciation

fĭz /fɪz/ en-us-fizz.ogg

Word forms

fizz fizzes fizzing fizzed

Etymology

Onomatopoeia.

Synonyms

effervescence foam froth head bubble fizzle hiss sputter pop seltzer soda tonic effervesce sizzle

Related words

fizz-buzz

Derived words

buck's fizz Eurofizz fizgig fizzless gin fizz fizzer fizz out fizzy
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