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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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Dec. 2025
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
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
To tame frizz in virtually no time, Robinson gave me his brilliant little wand.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The set includes a smoothing shampoo, a rich treatment, and the brand’s viral Magic Straight Perfect Serum to help tame frizz and boost shine.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
This set with a 100% mulberry silk face mask and pillowcase, both of which help smooth over fine lines and frizz.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
To tame frizz in virtually no time, Robinson gave me his brilliant little wand.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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