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sizzling

Very hot, especially when food makes a hissing sound.

IPAUK /ˈsɪzəlɪŋ/

Primary stress on syllable 1.

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Meaning 1neutral · 85%

Very hot, especially when food makes a hissing sound.

Natural examples

The waiter brought a sizzling platter.

We ate sizzling noodles straight from the pan.

Can you hear those sizzling onions?

Usage note

Sizzling food is hot enough to make a hissing sound.

Mini-lesson: sizzling: practical usage

Sizzling food is hot enough to make a hissing sound. Compare: "The waiter brought a sizzling platter." and "We ate sizzling noodles straight from the pan."

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