fizzle
27 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #48,056
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
end weakly
noun
a complete failure
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/fˈɪzʌl/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural fizzles
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “A failure or abortive effort.” web-def
Anagrams
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