Sizzle: meaning, definitions and examples
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sizzle
[ ˈsɪz.əl ]
sound
To make a hissing sound like water on a hot surface.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bacon sizzled in the pan.
- The steak sizzled on the grill.
Translations
Translations of the word "sizzle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chiar
🇮🇳 चन्नकना
🇩🇪 zischen
🇮🇩 mendesing
🇺🇦 шкварчати
🇵🇱 skwierczeć
🇯🇵 ジュージュー言う (jūjū iu)
🇫🇷 grésiller
🇪🇸 chisporrotear
🇹🇷 cızzırdamak
🇰🇷 지글지글 소리나다 (jigeuljigeul sorinada)
🇸🇦 يصدر صوت أزيز (yasdur sawt 'aziz)
🇨🇿 syčet
🇸🇰 šumieť
🇨🇳 发出嘶嘶声 (fāchū sīsī shēng)
🇸🇮 cvrčati
🇮🇸 brussuhljóð
🇰🇿 сылдырлау
🇬🇪 შიშინი (shishini)
🇦🇿 cızzıldamaq
🇲🇽 chisporrotear
Etymology
The word 'sizzle' originated from the Middle English word 'sissen', which meant 'to hiss'. Over time, it evolved to 'sizzle' with the specific sound and action associated with cooking. The onomatopoeic nature of the word captures the sound of food cooking in a hot pan or on a grill, creating a sensory experience for the listener.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,419 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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