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frizzed; frizzing; frizzes
Definition of frizz
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to form into small tight curls
of hair
: to form a mass of tight curls
frizz
nounDefinition of frizz (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: a tight curl
2
: hair that is tightly curled
frizz
verb (2)
frizzed; frizzing; frizzes
Definition of frizz (Entry 3 of 3)
: to fry or sear with a sizzling noise
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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of frizz was in 1660
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