verb
sizzle
SIH-zuhl
verb
1
To make a hissing, crackling sound, as food does when frying.
"Bacon sizzled loudly in the pan."
2
To be extremely exciting, impressive, or attractive.
"The band's live performance really sizzled."
How to Use Sizzle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe hissing sound of frying food, or, figuratively, being full of energy and excitement.
Common pairings
sizzle in the pan
sizzle with excitement
Word Forms
sizzled past tense, sizzles singular
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Etymology
Likely from an old imitative word meaning "to hiss" or "buzz," reflecting the sound itself.