Sizz

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. ❋ 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. ❋ Arthur Guy Empey (1923)

The fuse begins to "sizz" and sputter and a spiral of smoke, like that from a smouldering fag, rises from it. ❋ Arthur Guy Empey (1923)

One felt the tiny four-inch shell spatter against the conning tower armor, and the pieces ‘sizz’ over it. ❋ 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. ❋ Frazier, Charles, 1950- Cold Mountain (2003)

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. ❋ Rosa Mary Redding [Editor] Mikels (N/A)

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! ❋ Meredith Nicholson (1906)

The fire crackled and danced, and something sizz-z-zled! ❋ Unknown (1905)

"That's a lie, first sizz out of the syphon," broke in another voice. ❋ Louis Tracy (1895)

He simply drew the bedclothes around himself and let the rocket sizz. ❋ Paul Boyton (1881)

We are closer in — sizz comes a shell ahead; presently another astern; finally a third, with a clear, sharp whizz, just over head, to the great delight of the Commodore, who appreciated the compliment of these good shots, which were the last of six directed shots at the ❋ Unknown (1862)

One track planned for the album features a recitation by actor Billy Dee Williams that she says is "sizz-LING." ❋ Unknown (2010)

Drop a colorful fragrant orb into warm water and watch it sizz and fizzle as luscious fragrance fills the air. ❋ Unknown (2010)