Fizz

/fɪz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a hissing or bubbling sound, especially from effervescence.

I could hear the fizz of the soda as I poured it into my cup.

a carbonated drink or the foamy head that develops when it is poured.

I prefer drinks with a good fizz to keep them refreshing.

verb

to make a hissing or bubbling sound, as when gas escapes or a liquid effervesces.

The soda can began to fizz as I popped it open.

to produce bubbles or gas, as in a carbonated beverage.

Champagne fizzes when it's poured into a glass.

to become exciting or lively in a sudden or intense manner.

The party really started to fizz once the live band began playing.

Imitative of the sound of gas escaping or bubbling.

give a fizz:

To activate or make something lively.

fizz out:

To gradually decrease in intensity or enthusiasm.

Excitement or energy about something.

The team brought a lot of fizz to the game.

A lively or energetic person.

She's full of fizz at all the parties.