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Meaning of FIZZ

Pronunciation:  fiz

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  an effervescent beverage (usually alcoholic)
  2. [v]  of liquids; "The boiling soup was frothing"
 
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 Synonyms: effervesce, foam, froth, sparkle
 
 See Also: beverage, bubble, drink, drinkable, potable

 

 

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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Fizz\ (f[i^]z), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Fizzed} (f[i^]zd); p.
    pr. & vb. n. {Fizzing}.] [Cf. Icel. f[=i]sa to break wind,
    Dan. fise to foist, fizzle, OSw. fisa, G. fisten, feisten.
    Cf. {Foist}.]
    To make a hissing sound, as a burning fuse.
    
  2. \Fizz\, n.
    A hissing sound; as, the fizz of a fly.
    
 
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