fizzing

[/ˈfɪzɪŋ/]

verb (present participle) / noun / adjective

efervescência / borbulhando / sibilando

1. Making a hissing or bubbling sound; the process of producing bubbles and a hissing sound (as in carbonated liquids)

The fizzing sound of the soda bottle being opened.

O som de efervescência da garrafa de refrigerante sendo aberta.

2. To fail or perform poorly; to lose momentum or effectiveness

The project started strong but is now fizzing out.

O projeto começou bem, mas agora está perdendo força.

3. Adjective: Containing or showing effervescence; bubbly

A fizzing drink refreshed us on the hot day.

Uma bebida efervescente nos refrescou no dia quente.

NYC Slang

losing steam / fizzling out (when referring to failure)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

efervescência / borbulhando

Most common usage in both Portugal and Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

borbulhando

Colloquial preference for bubbling action

São Paulo

efervescência

Technical/formal usage

Portugal

efervescência / carbonatação

Carbonatação more commonly used for carbonated beverages

fizzing out - to gradually lose strength or effectiveness

all fizz and no flavor - impressive appearance but lacking substance

fizzing with energy - full of excitement and enthusiasm

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