English Explanatory Dictionary

sizzle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make the sound of water boiling on a hot surface.
  2. To cook (something) in a manner which causes that sound.
  3. To be exciting or dazzling.
noun
  1. The sound of water boiling on a hot surface.
  2. The process of being cooked which involves that sound.
  3. Zing, zip, or pizazz; excitement.
  4. Ellipsis of sizzle reel.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪzəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sizzle.wav

Word forms

sizzle sizzles sizzling sizzled

Etymology

Probably a derivative of Middle English sissen (“to hiss; buzz; hum”), equivalent to siss + -le (frequentative suffix).

Derived words

sizzler sizzly all sizzle and no steak sausage sizzle sizzle cymbal sizzle reel sizzle steak
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