sizz

An obsolete verb meaning to hiss or make a sizzling sound, or to burn with a hissing noise.

• 🇩🇪Veralteter Begriff für ein zischendes oder zischelndes Geräusch, auch für das Brennen oder Brutzeln mit Zischen.

1. Express with a hiss B2 informal

   To utter or express something with a sharp hissing sound, often to show disapproval or anger.

   • He sizzed a warning to the noisy crowd.
   • She sizzed her disapproval under her breath.
   • The audience sizzed at the controversial statement.

   🇩🇪Zischen

   Synonyme: hisssibilatesizzle

   Antonyme: applaudcommendpraise

2. Make a sharp hissing sound B2 informal

   To produce a sharp, sibilant sound, similar to a hiss, often as a sign of disapproval or contempt.

   • The steam pipe sizzed loudly in the basement.
   • The cat sizzed when the dog approached.
   • He sizzed through his teeth in frustration.

   🇩🇪Zischen

   Synonyme: fizzhisssibilatesizzle