fizzer

English

Etymology

From 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.