fizzing

3 definitions found

fizzing - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  fizzing \fizzing\ fizzy \fizzy\adj.
     Hissing and bubbling, like a carbonated beverage.
     [WordNet 1.5]

  fizz \fizz\ (f[i^]z), v. i. [imp. & p. p. fizzed (f[i^]zd); p.
     pr. & vb. n. fizzing.] [Cf. Icel. f[imac]sa to break wind,
     Dan. fise to foist, fizzle, OSw. fisa, G. fisten, feisten.
     Cf. Foist.]
     To make a hissing sound, such as that of a burning fuse or a
     bubbling carbonated beverage.
     [1913 Webster +PJC]

fizzing - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  fizzing
      adj 1: hissing and bubbling [syn: fizzing, fizzy]