Flunk and Fizzle

Flunk

Flunk verb - To be unsuccessful.

Fizzle and flunk are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fizzle" instead a verb "Flunk".

Nearby Words: flunky, flunking, flunked

Fizzle

Fizzle verb - To make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\.

Flunk and fizzle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flunk" instead a verb "Fizzle".

Nearby Words: fizz, fizzled, fizzling
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