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:
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The bacon began to sizzle in the hot pan.
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The rain made the hot pavement sizzle.
2.
to be very exciting or impressive
Example:
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The new movie is really starting to sizzle at the box office.
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Her performance had a lot of sizzle and energy.
Noun
1.
a hissing sound, as of frying fat
Example:
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The delicious sizzle of the steak filled the kitchen.
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We could hear the sizzle of the sausages on the grill.
2.
excitement or intensity
Example:
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The new marketing campaign has a lot of sizzle.
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The band's live performance had an undeniable sizzle.
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