(countable) The sound of water boiling on a hot surface.

(countable, informal) The process of being cooked which involves that sound.

(uncountable) Zing, zip, or pizazz; excitement.

(intransitive) To make the sound of water boiling on a hot surface.

(transitive, informal) To cook (something) in a manner which causes that sound.

(intransitive) To be exciting or dazzling.