frizzed; frizzing; frizzes
: to form into small tight curls
of hair
: to form a mass of tight curls
1
: a tight curl
2
: hair that is tightly curled
frizzed; frizzing; frizzes
: to fry or sear with a sizzling noise
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
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Conversations that once happened behind the scenes—about coils drying out under helmets, braids frizzing from sweat, or how to keep curls hydrated on game day—are finally being uplifted, validated, and supported at the highest level of sports.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
Brianna Peters, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
This smoothing duo fights frizz with a hydrating styling cream and bonding oil that leave hair soft, shiny, and humidity-resistant.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Genetics also play a role, with wavy, curly, and coily hair more prone to frizz due to their uneven cuticle structure.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Conversations that once happened behind the scenes—about coils drying out under helmets, braids frizzing from sweat, or how to keep curls hydrated on game day—are finally being uplifted, validated, and supported at the highest level of sports.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
Noun
To tame frizz in virtually no time, Robinson gave me his brilliant little wand.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
This smoothing duo fights frizz with a hydrating styling cream and bonding oil that leave hair soft, shiny, and humidity-resistant.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frizz
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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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