Meaning of the word sizzle in English

What does sizzle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sizzle

US /ˈsɪz.əl/
UK /ˈsɪz.əl/

Verb

1.

to make a hissing sound, as of frying fat

Example:
The bacon began to sizzle in the hot pan.
The rain made the hot pavement sizzle.
2.

to be very exciting or impressive

Example:
The new movie is really starting to sizzle at the box office.
Her performance had a lot of sizzle and energy.

Noun

1.

a hissing sound, as of frying fat

Example:
The delicious sizzle of the steak filled the kitchen.
We could hear the sizzle of the sausages on the grill.
2.

excitement or intensity

Example:
The new marketing campaign has a lot of sizzle.
The band's live performance had an undeniable sizzle.
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