frizzy

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adjective

ˈfri-zē 

frizzier; frizziest

of hair

: not smooth and neat because individual shafts are variably wavy and do not align together

When hair is frizzy or damaged, its outer cover, or cuticle, is riddled with lifted or missing sections that allow the hair's inner cortex to soak up hair-swelling moisture.

—Victoria Clayton

frizziness noun

frizziness

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noun

frizz·​i·​ness

-zēnə̇s, 

-zin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being frizzy

had trouble combing out the frizziness of the dog's coat

Examples of frizzy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Morocco’s opening group match against Brazil was when the world sat up and took notice of this frizzy-haired kid. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 July 2026

This leave-in treatment is a lifesaver for those whose strands might be a difficult mix of fine and frizzy, leaving behind the perfect amount of hydration and smoothing power without weighing down strands. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Rice water can do wonders for frizzy, damaged hair, as well as stimulate growth. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Faris embraced Laurie with frizzy blonde hair and doomsday preparations as a result of her traumatic experiences. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for frizzy

• busy
• fizzy
• lizzie

Kids Definition

frizzy

adjective

ˈfriz-ē 

frizzier; frizziest

: tightly curled

frizzy hair