frizz

1 of 3

verb (1)

frizzed; frizzing; frizzes
Synonyms of frizznext

transitive verb

: to form into small tight curls

intransitive verb

of hair : to form a mass of tight curls

frizz

2 of 3

noun

1
: a tight curl
2
: hair that is tightly curled

frizz

3 of 3

verb (2)

frizzed; frizzing; frizzes

transitive verb

: to fry or sear with a sizzling noise

Synonyms of frizz

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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Verb
Charcoal lends an extra purifying boost, while hydrolyzed keratin smooths frizz and softens hair after cleansing. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026 Consider using hair products specifically designed for thick hair to minimize frizz and enhance texture. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Noun
Greene also says using braiding hair or extensions that match your natural texture can help camouflage inevitable frizz. Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026 Ionic technology helps regulate heat and flatten thick hair types while eliminating frizz, and the ceramic plates deliver a shiny, snag-free finish that's especially useful for thick hair prone to tangles. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for frizz

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of frizz was in 1660

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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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