intransitive. To hiss, fizz (as in the fire).

intransitive. To make a hissing or sputtering sound.

intransitive. To give out a hissing sound; to hiss, sizzle. Also figurative.

intransitive. To make a kind of hissing sound, esp. in the process of frying, roasting, or burning.

intransitive. = frizz, v.2 a.

intransitive. To make a hissing sound; to hiss or sputter (as a wet combustible, or a fire-work).