sizzling
|siz/zling|
B2
/ˈsɪz.lɪŋ/
(sizzle)
hissing sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sizzle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'sisen', where 'sisen' meant 'to hiss'.
Historical Evolution
'sisen' transformed into the modern English word 'sizzle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hiss', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make a hissing sound when frying'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45