fizzle meaning and definition

FIZZLE noun

Definition of fizzle (noun)

1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
   • "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"
   • synonyms: hiss, hissing, hushing, sibilation
2. a complete failure
   • "the play was a dismal flop"
   • synonyms: bust, flop

FIZZLE verb

Definition of fizzle (verb)

1. end weakly
   • "The music just petered out--there was no proper ending"
   • synonyms: fizzle out, peter out, taper off