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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  • But those with coily hair can also snip a few singular curls and separate them with their fingers to get the same laissez-faire, unbothered look.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Jan. 2026
  • And my favorite part is creating the chocolate curls on top.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Frizzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizzes. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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