FIZZLE

/ˈfɪzəl/ ► audio Scrabble 27 Words With Friends 28

Scrabble letter values: F4I1Z10Z10L1E1 = 27

Definition

  1. verb end weakly. — synonyms: taper_off, peter_out, fizzle_out
  2. noun a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval). — synonyms: hiss, hissing, hushing, sibilation
  3. noun a complete failure. — synonyms: flop, bust

Examples

  • “The music just petered out--there was no proper ending”
  • “the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience”
  • “the play was a dismal flop”

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