Sizzle

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo make the sound of water boiling on a hot surface.

"The sausages were sizzling on the barbecue."

2.VerbTo cook (something) in a manner which causes that sound.

"I sizzled the bacon for a few minutes in the pan."

3.VerbTo be exciting or dazzling.

"The song sizzled with energy."

4.NounThe sound of water boiling on a hot surface.

"We heard the sizzle of the onions hitting the pan."

5.NounThe process of being cooked which involves that sound.

"Give them a sizzle for a few more minutes before serving."

6.NounZing, zip, or pizazz; excitement.

"Her performance had a lot of sizzle."

7.NounEllipsis of sizzle reel.

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