frizz

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verb (1)

ˈfriz 

frizzed; frizzing; frizzes

transitive verb

: to form into small tight curls

intransitive verb

of hair : to form a mass of tight curls

frizz

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noun

1

: a tight curl

2

: hair that is tightly curled

frizz

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verb (2)

frizzed; frizzing; frizzes

transitive verb

: to fry or sear with a sizzling noise

intransitive verb

: sizzle

Synonyms

Noun

• curl
• frizzle
• ringlet

Examples of frizz in a Sentence

Noun

She used gel on her hair to control the frizz.

a photograph of a 1920s flapper with that trademark frizz on the forehead

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

And while most hair dryers will come with a diffusing nozzle, Fee likes using a Hot Sock Diffuser for hair dryer, which is a little un-flammable sock that neutralizes frizzing while allowing the hot air to gently dry curls. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 9 May 2024

Facebook Show more sharing options The men came in droves, sporting their long tresses, some sleek and straight, others wavy, frizzed and curly. —Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

French friser

Verb (2)

alteration of fry entry 1

First Known Use

Verb (1)

1660, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1668, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

1835, in the meaning defined at transitive sense