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Fizzing

/ˈfɪzɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of fizz.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of fizz
  2. present participle and gerund of fiz
  3. The action of the verb to fizz.
  4. The sound made by something that fizzes.
  5. That fizzes or fizz.
  6. (slang) Very fast or active.

Example Sentences

The fizzings of the radiators kept him awake.
a fizzing mass of froth
From the spot where the body lay came a fierce fizzing and cracking sound, which ceased, however, before the fumes had cleared away.
When Wilkinson found Ashton with another fizzing flat pass after 16 minutes, the Northampton man went flying through a hole in the Romanian defence and set up Cueto for a try in the corner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does fizzing mean?

Fizzing means present participle and gerund of fizz.

What is a synonym for fizzing?

Common synonyms include effervescent, fizzy.

What is the opposite of fizzing?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use fizzing in a sentence?

The fizzings of the radiators kept him awake.

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