fizzing
|fizz-ing|
B2
/ˈfɪzɪŋ/
(fizz)
bubbling sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fizz' originates from the imitative sound of effervescence, mimicking the sound of bubbles.
Historical Evolution
'Fizz' has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the sound of effervescence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a hissing sound,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
making a hissing or bubbling sound, often associated with effervescence.
The soda was fizzing as soon as I opened the bottle.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45