Sizzle/ˈsɪzl/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Cooking Sounds Used to describe the specific sound food makes when it's cooking in oil or fat. I could hear the eggs sizzle as they hit the hot skillet. Pro Tip 2/2Indicates Heat Implies food is being cooked at a high temperature, causing the noise. The steak started to sizzle the moment it touched the grill.