fizzle

Everyday

1. To fizzle is to make a soft hissing, spitting sound, like a sparkler or a fizzy drink. tree →
2. (informal) If something fizzles out, it slowly ends in a weak, disappointing way after a good start. tree →
3. (informal noun) A fizzle is a disappointing failure. tree →
4. A fizzle can also be a short, soft hissing sound. tree →

In the lessons

In science, fizzling happens when a gas escapes from a liquid or when a fuse burns. In everyday life and stories, plans, storms, friendships and excitement can «fizzle out». Phrases: «fizzle out», «end in a fizzle».

Examples

• The sparkler fizzled in the rain. tree →
• The firework fizzled and didn't go off. tree →
• Our plan to build a treehouse fizzled out after a week. tree →
• The storm fizzled out before it reached the coast. tree →
• The party was a bit of a fizzle. tree →
• The sausages fizzled in the pan. tree →
• But as he stooped down the water gave a sudden fizzle, and splashed into the fox’s eyes, blinding him. tree →

Note

Regular verb: fizzled, fizzling. «Fizzle out» is the most common phrase. Related: fizz, fizzy.