Definition of 'fizzle'

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Noun

1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"
      Synonyms: hiss hissing hushing sibilation
2. a complete failure; "the play was a dismal flop"
      Synonyms: flop bust

Verb

1. end weakly; "The music just petered out--there was no proper ending"
      Synonyms: taper off peter out fizzle out

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