definition of
fizzle

[1] #1 fizzle v. [taper off, peter out, fizzle out] end weakly; "The music just petered out--there was no proper ending". wn

[2] #2 fizzle n. [hiss, hissing, hushing, sibilation] a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience". wn

[3] #3 fizzle n. [flop, bust] a complete failure; "the play was a dismal flop". wn