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.

Etymology

Imitative of the sound of gas escaping or bubbling.

Common Phrases and Expressions

give a fizz
To activate or make something lively.
fizz out
To gradually decrease in intensity or enthusiasm.

Related Words

effervescence
The bubbles in a liquid.
carbonation
The process of dissolving carbon dioxide in a liquid.

Slang Meanings

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.