noun
definition
A spluttering or hissing sound.
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Failure of a nuclear bomb to meet its expected yield during testing.
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An abortive effort; a flop or dud.
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A state of agitation or worry.
verb
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To sputter or hiss.
example
The soda fizzled for several minutes after it was poured.
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To decay or die off to nothing; to burn out; to end less successfully than previously hoped.
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The entire project fizzled after the founder quit.
Examples of fizzle in a Sentence
Even this plan began to fizzle when she returned home a few hours later.
Some prison relationships fizzle like old friendships.
Some relationships will heat up and fizzle out quickly.
So the insidious campaign against walking poles continues and, not wishing to see a good vitriolic feud fizzle out, in I jump.
Dating sites such as Match.com boast high success statistics when it comes to marriage, but many other relationships fizzle.
They cited the fact that they were obligated to remain apart during the four months between the show's wrap and final airing caused the romance to fizzle.
Having a repertoire of trusted sunscreen products that sell well means that the company is not wasting dollars on fad products that may fizzle out.
The result of including these reprises is to make the album fizzle away with little fanfare.
Keep a list of alternate family night activities on hand to replace ones that quickly fizzle.
When jumpsuits broke onto the fashion scene in the spring, some people thought they were nothing more than a flash in the pan that would fizzle out before they caught on.
Romances that start with this much excitement quickly fizzle.
When they begin to fizzle, the conclusion is there was not chemistry.
Or, if you know you tend to fizzle out when following through on exercising regularly, you may want to join a gym or find a walking buddy.
A sleepover isn't over until the guests depart, but unfortunately many parties fizzle after the sun comes up.