frizz

1

or friz

[ friz ]
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verb (used with or without object)
  1. to form into small, crisp curls or little tufts.

noun
  1. the state of being frizzed.

  2. something frizzed; frizzed hair.

Origin of frizz

1
First recorded in 1650–60; back formation from frizzle1

Other words from frizz

  • frizzer, noun

Words Nearby frizz

Other definitions for frizz (2 of 2)

frizz2
[ friz ]

verb (used with or without object)

Other words from frizz

  • frizzer, noun

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How to use frizz in a sentence

  • And the irony is, the harder we tried to de-frizz, the frizzier it got.

    The Ease of Frizz | Renata Espinosa | May 20, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • Her unwashed hair is pulled severely back and there's a halo of frizz around the crown of her head.

    Behind the Glow | Kevin Sessums | October 6, 2008 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • On her return Robinson made signals to her over the master's head, which he had begun to frizz.

  • He put his hand up to his moustache; but did not frizz and twist it in the old familiar way, he just pulled it downwards.

    The Forsyte Saga, Complete | John Galsworthy
  • Miss Mellins was a small woman with a glossy yellow face and a frizz of black hair bristling with imitation tortoise-shell pins.

    Bunner Sisters | Edith Wharton
  • Now and then he tossed his head, as if champing a bit, and the bunch of black frizz over his left temple trembled.

    Aurora the Magnificent | Gertrude Hall
  • It is the extreme of bad taste to bang or frizz the hair across the forehead, or to wear the hat somewhat on the back of the head.

    The American Horsewoman | Elizabeth Karr

British Dictionary definitions for frizz

frizz

/ (frɪz) /


verb
  1. (of the hair, nap, etc) to form or cause (the hair, etc) to form tight wiry curls or crisp tufts

noun
  1. hair that has been frizzed

  2. the state of being frizzed

Origin of frizz

1
C19: from French friser to curl, shrivel up (see frisette): influenced by frizzle 1

Derived forms of frizz

  • frizzer, noun

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