A spluttering or hissing sound.
Failure of an exploding nuclear bomb to meet its expected yield during testing.
An abortive effort; a flop or dud.
A state of agitation or worry.
To fail to generate the expected yield when exploded during testing.
To decay or die off to nothing; to burn out; to end less successfully than previously hoped.
To sputter or hiss.
A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child or a female person, or noisy worn-down brake pads.
The cry of a pig.
To make a squealing noise.
To scream with a shrill, prolonged sound.
To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.