FIZZ

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Fizz (fĭz), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Fizzed (fĭzd); p. pr. & vb. n. Fizzing.] [[Cf. Icel. fīsa to break wind, Dan. fise to foist, fizzle, OSw. fisa, G. fisten, feisten. Cf. Foist.]] To make a hissing sound, as a burning fuse.