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.

adjective

ardent , baking , blistering , boiling , broiling , burning , fiery , heated , red-hot , roasting , scalding , scorching , searing , sultry , sweltering , torrid