to make a hissing sound, as in frying or burning.

Informal . to be very hot

It's sizzling out.

Informal . to be very angry; harbor deep resentment

I'm still sizzling over that insult.

to fry or burn with or as if with a hissing sound

to sizzle steaks on the grill; The sun sizzles the pavement.

a sizzling sound.

verb

broil , brown , buzz , cook , crackle , fizz , fizzle , frizzle , grill , roast , sear , sibilate , spit , sputter , swish , wheeze , whisper , whiz , whoosh , burn , fry , hiss , shrivel