-izzle

see: izzle Suffix often added following the first consonant of a word to increase the "coolness" of speech. "-izzle" can also be used to replace the last syllable of a word. How the suffix functions with single syllable words beginning with a vowel (i.e.: up) is unknown. Origin is said to be from popular African American rapper Snoop Dogg who decided to modify the current English language to increase its ability to convey thoughts, ideas, and expressions.