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fizzle
noun
verb
a complete failure
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Pronunciation
ˈfɪzəl
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noun
a complete failure
“the play was a dismal flop”
noun
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
“the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience”
verb
end weakly
“The music just petered out — there was no proper ending”
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Example Sentences
the play was a dismal flop
the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience
The music just petered out — there was no proper ending
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