sizzle

verb

1. (intransitive)To make the sound of water boiling on a hot surface.

   “The sausages were sizzling on the barbecue.”

2. (informal, transitive)To cook (something) in a manner which causes that sound.

   “I sizzled the bacon for a few minutes in the pan.”

3. (intransitive)To be exciting or dazzling.

   “The song sizzled with energy.”

noun

1. (countable)The sound of water boiling on a hot surface.

   “We heard the sizzle of the onions hitting the pan.”

2. (countable, informal)The process of being cooked which involves that sound.

   “Give them a sizzle for a few more minutes before serving.”

3. (uncountable)Zing, zip, or pizazz; excitement.

   “Her performance had a lot of sizzle.”

4. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, uncountable)Ellipsis of sizzle reel.