frizzle 1 of 2

as in curl
a length of hair that forms a loop or series of loops the girl has enough frizzles to play Little Orphan Annie

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frizzle

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verb

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Recent Examples of frizzle
Noun
Meanwhile, a persnickety bank investigator, played by Tilda Swinton in a frizzle of red hair and clompy shoes, approaches Doyle with a serious charge. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Oct. 2025 To house their largest animals, like giraffes, rhinos and elephants, to their smallest like frizzle chickens and Asian small-clawed otters, the park was built to serve their 300 species and 5,000-plus animals in honor of Walt Disney’s original philosophy of conservation. Katey Clifford, al, 25 Sep. 2020
Verb
From Julia Child-style French omelets and frizzled eggs to poached and hard-boiled, there are dozens of ways to create your own personal perfect egg recipe (or potentially be at risk for these common egg mistakes). Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frizzle
Noun
  • Sporting voluminous curls and a confident stare, Eva’s presence on the cover was a celebration of self-love, resilience, and the undeniable power of Black women in fashion.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Chemo curls refers to the temporary change in hair texture following cancer treatment.
    Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But the Browns are 2-6 with little to look forward to, prompting Cleveland radio host Ken Carman to go scorched earth and call for Sanders, the Colorado alum, to start.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
  • That’s the difference between fury that scorches everything in sight and anger that fuels justice.
    Marc Brackett, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Toss it with pasta or cooked shrimp for a quick garlic sauce.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Add trimmed and halved fresh green beans, and cook for 8 minutes.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Feeling inspired to bake as the weather cools?
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Romans don’t roast it, bake it into tarts, or turn it into soups.
    Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Choose from traditional Thanksgiving entrees such as roast turkey ($29) with giblet dressing, broiled ham steak ($29) with pineapple ring, half Muscovy duckling ($31) with applesauce, or broasted chicken ($29) with cranberry sauce.
    Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Broilers usually heat at temperatures of 500-550 degrees Fahrenheit, and not all dishes can be safely broiled at the higher end.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • If grilling, place saucepan on unlit side of grill, and heat until just warmed through, about 2 minutes, while wings char.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Add the white and pale green scallion pieces, cooking and stirring occasionally until the scallions are slightly charred, about 3 minutes.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The fire tore through affluent coastal neighborhoods, leveling mansions with sweeping ocean views and reducing schools, businesses and churches to ash.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Mark Grace is smoking Winstons on the field and ashing into a cup.
    Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • If Mamdani can ignite enthusiasm for civic engagement among Gen Z, that could be a boon for everyone.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Historic data In 2024, lightning strikes ignited 305 fires in California, resulting in 90,206 acres of wildland burned, according to NIFC data.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025

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“Frizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizzle. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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