zizzle

/ˈzɪzəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a high-pitched, hissing sound, typically when something is hot or moving quickly

“The steam engine began to zizzle loudly as it heated up.”

2. noun

a high-pitched, hissing sound, typically made by something hot or moving quickly

“The zizzle of the engine was deafening.”

Synonyms

  • hiss
  • whir

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence