Where does “sizzle” come from?
Sizzle comes from Middle English sissen, from Middle Dutch cissen, of uncertain ultimate origin.
sizzle (English): To make the sound of water hitting a hot surface;...
Definitions
- To make the sound of water hitting a hot surface;...
Ancestry of “sizzle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | sissen | to hiss; buzz; hum |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | cissen | — |
Words derived from “sizzle”