Word
fizzy
UK/fˈɪzi/
Definition
adj. having a lot of bubbles or a bubbly sound. You use this to describe drinks like soda or things that are full of energy.
adj. containing or producing bubbles, typically due to the presence of carbon dioxide. Often used to describe carbonated beverages or to describe a person's energetic, lively state.
Examples
“I prefer my tea fizzy with a bit of lemon.”
“The children were very fizzy after drinking too much soda before the party started.”
“The fizzy atmosphere of the festival was punctuated by the occasional burst of fireworks, creating a sense of controlled chaos among the crowd.”
Examples
simple
“I prefer my tea fizzy with a bit of lemon.”
contextual
“The children were very fizzy after drinking too much soda before the party started.”
complex
“The fizzy atmosphere of the festival was punctuated by the occasional burst of fireworks, creating a sense of controlled chaos among the crowd.”
Etymology
From fizz + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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