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Indelible Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Is this the right word for this sentence?

I found this sentence in the book I am reading, House Rules by Jodi Picoult, the sentence is: "Aw, ***," I say, all the bluster fizzing out of me.

I don't think the usage of fizzing is correct there. Fizzling seems more applicable to the sentence, so I wanted to ensure that is the correct word and that is indeed an error for this sentence.

Thanks for any provided help. Emotion: smile
  

Top answer

The both mean buzzing sounds. Fizzling is weak and failing.

— Deadrat

  • The both mean buzzing sounds.
  • Fizzling is weak and failing.
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The both mean buzzing sounds. Fizzling is weak and failing.
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deadrat They both mean buzzing sounds.
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"y" not.
but should.
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indeliblefizzing out
Like the carbonation (fizz) in a soft drink or champagne when you open the bottle the first time, therefore meaning 'losing its intensity'. It's correct.

I don't think 'fizzling out' fits the context; besides it wouldn't have "of me" after it. When a firecracker fizzles out, it just fizzles out (fails to ignite or go off); it do
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