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English word origin

Etymology of fizzy

Etymology tree English fizz Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English fizzy From fizz + -y.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Containing bubbles. · Lively, vivacious. · Makes a hissing sound.

noun

A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Etymology tree English fizz Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English fizzy From fizz + -y.

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