Fizzy drink

Fizzy drink

/ˌfɪzi ˈdrɪŋk/
Noun United Kingdom

Soda-pop or soft drink.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Fizzy drink, that is."
"I've never seen such a Fizzy drink in all my life."

Etymology & History

British term for carbonated soft drink. Americans say 'soda' or 'pop'. British 'fizzy' describes the carbonation directly. 'Fizzy pop' combines both. Regional variation exists but 'fizzy drink' is standard British term.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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