FIZZY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does fizzy mean? 

• FIZZY (adjective)
  The adjective FIZZY has 1 sense:

1. hissing and bubbling

  Familiarity information: FIZZY used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• FIZZY (adjective)

Comparative: fizzier   
Superlative: fizziest   

Sense 1

Meaning:

Hissing and bubbling

Synonyms:

fizzing; fizzy

Similar:

effervescent ((of a liquid) giving off bubbles)

Derivation:

fizz (an effervescent beverage (usually alcoholic))

 Context examples 

Larger bubbles rise faster through the magma and expand rapidly as the pressure reduces, just like bubbles rising in a glass of fizzy drink; the gas cools down because of the expansion.

(Size matters: if you are a bubble of volcanic gas, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

You can reduce the amount of gas you have by: • Drinking lots of water and non-fizzy drinks • Eating more slowly so you swallow less air when you eat • Avoiding milk products if you have lactose intolerance

(Gas, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)