Sizzling: meaning, definitions and examples

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sizzling

[ ˈsɪz.əl.ɪŋ ]

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sound

Making a hissing sound like that of water touching a hot pan or like bacon cooking in a frying pan.

Synonyms

crackling, frying, hissing

Examples of usage

The sizzling bacon in the pan made my mouth water.
The sizzling sound of the steak on the grill was music to my ears.

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temperature

Very hot or intense.

Synonyms

blistering, scorching, sweltering

Examples of usage

The sizzling summer heat made it unbearable to be outside.
The sizzling desert sand burned our feet.

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cooking

Cooking something with a hissing or sputtering sound.

Synonyms

fry, grill, sear

Examples of usage

She sizzled the vegetables in the hot pan.
The steak sizzled as it cooked on the grill.

Translations

Translations of the word "sizzling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chiar

🇮🇳 झनझनाता

🇩🇪 brutzeln

🇮🇩 mendesis

🇺🇦 шиплячий

🇵🇱 skwierczący

🇯🇵 ジュージュー

🇫🇷 grésillant

🇪🇸 chisporroteante

🇹🇷 cızzlayan

🇰🇷 지글지글

🇸🇦 أزيز

🇨🇿 syčící

🇸🇰 syčiaci

🇨🇳 嘶嘶作响

🇸🇮 cvrčeč

🇮🇸 suðandi

🇰🇿 сызылдаған

🇬🇪 ცხელი

🇦🇿 cızıldayan

🇲🇽 chisporroteante

Word origin

The word 'sizzle' originated in the early 17th century, deriving from the Middle Dutch word 'sissen' meaning 'to hiss'. It was first used to describe the sound of something frying in hot oil or fat. Over time, 'sizzle' has evolved to also convey the idea of intense heat or excitement, making it a versatile word in the English language.