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 of frizz

Noun

• curl

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

Satin pillowcases protect hair and skin overnight by minimizing friction, frizz and dryness. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

It’s intended to provide a flexible hold that manages frizz and can even reduce breakage by up to 74%. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026

Noun

Gather the remainder of your hair and slick everything back into a sleek ponytail, using a smoothing stick and boar bristle brush to eliminate frizz and bumps. — Ariana Yaptangco, InStyle, 21 July 2026

Along with detangling, this mist is also designed to reduce frizz and breakage and improve manageability—all top concerns for people with textured hair. — Eden Stuart, Glamour, 7 July 2026

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

Rhymes for frizz

• biz
• fizz
• his
• is
• quiz
• riz
• tis
• whiz
• whizz
• wiz
• chandeliers
• nowise