# fizzy

/fˈɪzi/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fizzy
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

having a lot of bubbles or a bubbly sound. You use this to describe drinks like soda or things that are full of energy.

For teachers: 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.

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