sizz
Example Sentences
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The fuse begins to "sizz" and sputter and a spiral of smoke, like that from a smouldering fag, rises from it.
From Over the Top by Empey, Arthur Guy
He simply drew the bedclothes around himself and let the rocket sizz.
From The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World by Boyton, Paul
The steam began to sizz, settling swiftly into a rhythmatic chugging, as the revolving wheel began to churn up the water astern.
From The Devil's Own A Romance of the Black Hawk War by Parrish, Randall
Some of the fuses issued in those days would burn down in a second or two, while others would "sizz" for a week before exploding.
From Over the Top by Empey, Arthur Guy
Consider Mr. Meshach, Who felt the furnace too: He let it sizz nor queried “Is It hot enough for you?”
From A line-o'-verse or two by Taylor, Bert Leston
