sizzle

Formssizzles, sizzling, sizzled

Pluralsizzles

1. 1
   verbintransitive

   To make a sharp hissing sound, like water dropping onto a very hot pan.

   Like the hiss a hot pan makes when a drop of water lands on it.

   The bacon began to sizzle as soon as it hit the pan.

   I could hear the onions sizzling in the kitchen.

   Similarhiss, crackle, spit, sputter

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2. 2
   verbcolloquialtransitive

   To cook food in a hot pan so that it makes a hissing sound.

   Dad likes to sizzle the sausages until they turn golden brown.

   She sizzled the peppers in a little hot oil.

   Similarfry, sear

3. 3
   nouncountable

   The hissing noise made when liquid hits something very hot.

   Like the soft hissing sound when you pour water on a campfire.

   The sizzle of frying eggs woke me up.

   I love the sizzle when meat touches a hot grill.

   Similarhiss, crackle, sputter

4. 4
   verbintransitive

   To be very exciting or full of energy.

   Like a firework that lights up the sky with energy.

   Good action movies sizzle with energy and excitement.

   Her performance sizzled from start to finish.

   Similarsparkle, crackle, fizz, buzz, dazzle

   Oppositefizzle

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5. 5
   noununcountable

   Energy, excitement, or style that grabs attention.

   Like the extra spark that makes a dull thing feel fun.

   The party needed a little more sizzle.

   Bright colors add real sizzle to the design.

   Similarpizzazz, flair, excitement, glamour, zing

6. 6
   nouncolloquialcountable

   A round of cooking food so that it makes a hissing sound.

   Give the steak a good sizzle before serving.

   The vegetables need a quick sizzle in the pan.

   Similarsear, fry

7. 7
   nouncountable or uncountableabbreviationellipsis

   Short form of sizzle reel. This is a quick video used to sell a show or idea.

   The agency cut a quick sizzle to pitch the new show.

   We watched the sizzle right before the meeting.

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