frizzy

adjective

Definition of frizzynext
as in wavy

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Recent Examples of frizzy On the set of a 2024 Maybelline commercial in New York City, Osaka sat on the hood of a yellow cab, sporting frizzy ringlets. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 As a naturally frizzy girl, the Glossi is my go-to for a sleek blowout at home—every single time. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026 This will lock in moisture and help lay down any remaining stubborn, frizzy hairs sticking up from your braids. — Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026 Ultra-nourishing and hydrating for dry, frizzy hair. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frizzy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frizzy
  1. wavy
  2. kinky
  3. waved
  4. frizzled
  5. curly
Adjective
  • White embroidery curved across the shoulders, while rows of wavy trim followed the skirt’s seams.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • To the casual observer, which is to say virtually everyone, a guardrail is just a long wavy strip of steel, about a foot wide, set thirty inches or so off the ground, which keeps a car from going off the road.
    — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of wavy
Adjective
  • The first technique involves braiding your hair into straight-back cornrows or a beehive and weaving the kinky, coily tresses in with a latch-hook crochet needle.
    — Aleah Wright, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Oakland native Daveed Diggs has a grand time too in this wild celebration of kinky head and body games.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Definition of kinky
Adjective
  • The small, but spirited, Peruvian fan group in the north stands banged its drums and waved flags, finally able to be part of the party.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
  • Outside, a cluster of demonstrators held signs and waved flags on the perimeter of courthouse property.
    — CBS Texas Staff, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Definition of waved
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  • If only a cheesesteak will do, head to Uncle Gus’ Steaks for frizzled ribeye and melted Cooper Sharp tucked into a seeded roll ($17).
    — Regan Stephens, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Place a few pierogi in center and top with frizzled leeks.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of frizzled
Adjective
  • Brown also hosts a podcast dedicated to her trademark crown of curly hair.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
  • Some feel polished and minimalist, while others lean playful with curly ends, statement parts, or waist-grazing length.
    — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Definition of curly

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