v. & n.
--v.intr.
1. make a sputtering or hissing sound as of frying.
2 colloq. be in a state of great heat or excitement or marked effectiveness.
--n.
1. a sizzling sound.
2 colloq. a state of great heat or excitement.
Derivatives:
sizzler n. sizzling adj. & adv. (sizzling hot).
Etymology: imit.