FIZZLE
Scrabble letter values: F4I1Z10Z10L1E1 = 27
Definition
- verb end weakly. — synonyms: taper_off, peter_out, fizzle_out
- noun a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval). — synonyms: hiss, hissing, hushing, sibilation
- 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”