Fizzling: meaning, definitions and examples
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fizzling
[ ˈfɪz(ə)lɪŋ ]
Diminishing energy
Fizzling typically refers to a gradual decline in intensity or energy. It is often used to describe a situation, plan, or event that starts with high expectations but ultimately loses momentum or excitement. This term can apply to various contexts, from chemical reactions that sputter out to social events that lose enthusiasm. The transformation can be sudden or can happen over time, often leading to disappointment.
Synonyms
dwindling, faltering, sputtering, waning.
Examples of usage
- The party started with great energy but ended up fizzling out by midnight.
- His enthusiasm for the project began to fizzle after a few setbacks.
- The fireworks were supposed to be grand, but they ended up fizzling in the sky.
Translations
Translations of the word "fizzling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 efervescer
- borbulhar
- desvanecer
🇮🇳 फिज़लिंग
- निकलना
- घटाना
🇩🇪 zischen
- schäumen
- schwinden
🇮🇩 menggelegak
- menguap
- memudar
🇺🇦 пузиритися
- спливати
- зникати
🇵🇱 bulgotać
- gazować
- znikać
🇯🇵 シュワシュワする
- 泡立つ
- 消える
🇫🇷 fizzer
- pétiller
- s'évanouir
🇪🇸 efervescer
- burbujear
- desvanecerse
🇹🇷 fıslatmak
- köpürmek
- kaybolmak
🇰🇷 거품이 일다
- 사라지다
- 하락하다
🇸🇦 يفور
- يختفي
- يتلاشى
🇨🇿 bublat
- syčet
- mizet
🇸🇰 bublanie
- syčať
- miznúť
🇨🇳 起泡
- 消失
- 渐渐减弱
🇸🇮 mehurčkati
- izginiti
- izginjati
🇮🇸 kviðra
- leka
- hverfa
🇰🇿 шипылдау
- жоғалу
- бүзу
🇬🇪 ბუშტაობა
- გაქრობა
- გაქრობა
🇦🇿 qaynama
- itirmək
- azalma
🇲🇽 efervescer
- burbujear
- desvanecer
Etymology
The term 'fizzling' originates from the word 'fizzle,' believed to be derived from the late 16th century, possibly from the Middle English 'fizel' meaning 'to break wind' or 'to emit gas.' Its onomatopoeic quality reflects the sound of gas escaping, which aligns with the original meaning linked to processes that start energetically but weaken over time. In modern usage, 'fizzle' has evolved to encompass various contexts, particularly in describing short-lived excitement or enthusiasm, making it a popular term in everyday language. The development of its meaning likely stemmed from both chemical processes and social dynamics, reflecting how something can start with promise but ultimately not fulfill expectations.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,796, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.