Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fissle
verb
/ˈfɪsl/
Definition
To make a small crackling or hissing sound.
Examples
- The dry leaves fissled underfoot as we walked through the forest.
- I heard the faint fissle of the fire as it burned low.
- Every time the wind blew, it caused the plastic to fissle against the window frame.
Meaning
The word ‘fissle’ describes a minor hissing or crackling noise, often associated with things like slow combustion or small movements in the air.
Synonyms
- crackle
- hiss
- rustle
- whisper
