frizzes

Definition of frizzesnext
plural of frizz
as in curls
a length of hair that forms a loop or series of loops a photograph of a 1920s flapper with that trademark frizz on the forehead

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curls
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  • The northeastern part of Norway curls around Sweden and borders Finland, too.
    Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The cloud of cream cheese over the top is light as air, weighed down with a heap of Parmesan cheese grated so finely the curls disappear on your tongue.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Frizzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizzes. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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