sizz

The fuse begins to "sizz" and sputter and a spiral of smoke, like that from a smouldering fag, rises from it.

Over the Top Arthur Guy Empey 1923

When that fuse begins to smoke and "sizz" you want to say good-bye to it as soon as possible, so Tommy with all his might chucks it over the top and crouches against the parapet, waiting for the explosion.

Over the Top Arthur Guy Empey 1923

Some of the fuses issued in those days would burn down in a second or two, while others would "sizz" for a week before exploding.

Over the Top Arthur Guy Empey 1923

One felt the tiny four-inch shell spatter against the conning tower armor, and the pieces ‘sizz’ over it.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

For some time, he had speculated that putting the tailpiece to a rattlesnake inside the instrument would work a vast improvement on the sound, would give it a sizz and knell like no other.

Cold Mountain Frazier, Charles, 1950- Cold Mountain 2003

For some time, he had speculated that putting the tailpiece to a rattlesnake inside the instrument would work a vast improvement on the sound, would give it a sizz and knell like no other.

Cold Mountain Frazier, Charles, 1950- Cold Mountain 1997

I tried ever 'way to git him out -- even took up a coal o' fire an 'poked it under at him; but he thess laughed at that an' helt his apple agin 'it an' made it sizz.

Short Stories for English Courses Rosa Mary Redding [Editor] Mikels

And she swung the lash over me -- never laid it on, but made it sizz -- whistle -- till I'd duck and sniffle; and she did exactly what she pleased without caring a damn whether I liked it or not!

Otherwise Phyllis Meredith Nicholson 1906

The fire crackled and danced, and something sizz-z-zled!

The Pie and the Patty-pan 1905

The fire crackled and danced, and something sizz-z-zled!

The Tale of the Pie and the Patty Pan Beatrix Potter 1904