Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

zizzle

verb
/ˈzɪz.əl/
Definition
To make a hissing or sizzling sound, typically associated with cooking or frying food.
Examples
  • The steak began to zizzle as it hit the hot grill.
  • I heard the vegetables zizzle in the frying pan, releasing a delicious aroma.
  • As the egg cooked, it started to zizzle softly, indicating it was almost done.
Meaning
The word describes a sound that is often experienced when something is heated, like food cooking in a skillet or pan.
Synonyms
  • sizzle
  • fry
  • hiss
  • steam