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Meaning of the word fizzle in English

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fizzle

US /ˈfɪz.əl/
UK /ˈfɪz.əl/
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Verb

1.

make a sizzling or hissing sound

Example:
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The firework fizzled out instead of exploding.
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The soda fizzled as I poured it into the glass.
Synonym:
sizzlehisseffervescebubble
2.

end or fail in a weak or disappointing way

Example:
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The grand plans for the new project fizzled out.
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Their enthusiasm quickly fizzled when they realized the amount of work involved.
Synonym:
failpeter outfall flatcome to nothingdisappoint

Noun

1.

a sizzling or hissing sound

Example:
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We heard a faint fizzle from the old radio.
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The sudden fizzle of the fireworks disappointed the crowd.
Synonym:
hisssizzlefailureflop
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fizzle out