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frizzle (1)

friz·zle [ frízz'l ] (past and past participle friz·zled, present participle friz·zling, 3rd person present singular friz·zles)


transitive and intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. burn or shrivel: to burn or shrivel, or cause something to burn or shrivel, especially while cooking

2. fry and sizzle: to sizzle while frying or cooking, or fry or cook something so that it sizzles

[Mid-18th century. Probably blend of fry1 + fizzle or sizzle]
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