First Known Use: 1840
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1fizzle
verb fiz·zle \ˈfi-zəl\
: to gradually fail or end
fiz·zledfiz·zling \-z(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of FIZZLE
intransitive verb
1
: fizz
2
: to fail or end feebly especially after a promising start —often used with out
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Origin of FIZZLE
perhaps alteration of fist to break wind
2fizzle
noun
Definition of FIZZLE
: an abortive effort : failure
First Known Use of FIZZLE
1846
Related to FIZZLE
- Synonyms
- collapse, crash, cropper, defeat, failure, nonachievement, nonsuccess
- Antonyms
- accomplishment, achievement, success
FIZZLE Defined for Kids
fizzle
verb fiz·zle \ˈfi-zəl\
fiz·zledfiz·zling
Definition of FIZZLE for Kids
: to fail after a good start <Our winning streak fizzled out.>
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