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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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Plus, the barrels are made from ionic ceramic plates that help eliminate frizz and boost shine.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
There are so many exquisite, Netherlandish, hyperreal details to admire in the piece—the shadow of Giovanna’s necklace, the enamel decorations on her cross, the frizz of her hair—but there’s something about the ribbon that feels like a banner of heartbreak.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Verb
This is because curly hair can dry out and frizz from conventional hair-care products that are formulated with harsh ingredients.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Plus, the barrels are made from ionic ceramic plates that help eliminate frizz and boost shine.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
The hot water will tamp down the frizz, immediately giving your braids a fresher look.
—Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
There are so many exquisite, Netherlandish, hyperreal details to admire in the piece—the shadow of Giovanna’s necklace, the enamel decorations on her cross, the frizz of her hair—but there’s something about the ribbon that feels like a banner of heartbreak.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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