verb
sizzle
SIH-zuhl
Sizzle (verb) means to make a hissing, crackling sound, as food does when frying. Example: “Bacon sizzled loudly in the pan.”
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
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- sizzles
- Past tense
- sizzled
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Etymology
Likely from an old imitative word meaning "to hiss" or "buzz," reflecting the sound itself.
Rhymes for sizzle
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What does “sizzle” mean?
The word “sizzle” means to make a hissing, crackling sound, as food does when frying. In plain terms, the hissing sound of frying food, or, figuratively, being full of energy and excitement.
How do you pronounce “sizzle”?
“Sizzle” is pronounced SIH-zuhl (/ˈsɪzəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “sizzle” in a sentence?
Here is “sizzle” used in a sentence: “Bacon sizzled loudly in the pan.”
What part of speech is “sizzle”?
“Sizzle” is a verb.
How many meanings does “sizzle” have?
“Sizzle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make a hissing, crackling sound, as food does when frying.
