"fizzer" meaning in All languages combined

See fizzer on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: fizzers [plural]
Etymology: From fizz + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|fizz|er|id2=agent noun}} fizz + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} fizzer (plural fizzers)
  1. Something which fizzes.
    Sense id: en-fizzer-en-noun-rL2eEnFb
  2. A party or social gathering which turns out to be a disappointment.
    Sense id: en-fizzer-en-noun-kH~WJIbk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (agent noun), Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 3 61 1 34 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er (agent noun): 10 64 3 23 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 6 66 2 27 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 5 68 2 25
  3. (British Army military slang) A disciplinary charge. Tags: British-Army, slang
    Sense id: en-fizzer-en-noun-Jz5BPYkn Topics: government, military, politics, war
  4. (cricket, informal) A fast ball. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Cricket
    Sense id: en-fizzer-en-noun-DYvovGBN Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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