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sizzler
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sizzler
(noun)
sizzler
/
ˈ
sɪzlɚ/
noun
plural
sizzlers
sizzler
/
ˈ
sɪzlɚ/
noun
plural
sizzlers
Britannica Dictionary definition of SIZZLER
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US, informal
1
:
a very hot day
It looks like tomorrow's going to be another
sizzler
.
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2
:
something that is very exciting, thrilling, sexy, etc.
a
sizzler
of a movie
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