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

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

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

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

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