fizzer

English

Etymology

fizz +‎ -er

Noun

fizzer (plural fizzers)

  1. Something which fizzes.
  2. 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.
  3. (British Army military slang) A disciplinary charge.
    The soldier was put on a fizzer for being improperly dressed.
  4. (cricket, informal) A fast ball.
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