fizzer
fizzer · fizzers
Something which fizzesSomething which fizzes.
Meaning
4 sensesSomething which fizzes.
A party or social gathering which turns out to be a disappointment.
It's probably for the best you didn't come to the birthday party on Saturday: it was a fizzer.
(British Army, slang)A disciplinary charge.
The soldier was put on a fizzer for being improperly dressed.
(informal)A fast ball.
Origin
From fizz + -er.From fizz + -er.
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