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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  • At Laredo Taqueria, steam curls from a sizzling skillet as the aroma of jalapeño, cumin, and fresh lime mingles with the nutty scent of tortillas cooking nearby.
    Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Before each session, McDaniel invites clients to share their personal histories, and then McDaniel performs bodywork through touch as sage smoke curls in the air.
    Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Frizzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizzes. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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