Where does “fizzle” come from?
Fizzle comes from Middle English fysel, whose ultimate origin and meaning remain unknown.
fizzle (English): To sputter or hiss; To decay or die off to...
Definitions
- To sputter or hiss; To decay or die off to...
Ancestry of “fizzle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | fysel | to fart |