frizz
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Frizz
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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World English Dictionary
frizz (frɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (of the hair, nap, etc) to form or cause (the hair, etc) to form tight wiry curls or crisp tufts |
| —n | |
| 2. | hair that has been frizzed |
| 3. | the state of being frizzed |
| [C19: from French friser to curl, shrivel up (see | |
| 'frizzer | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
frizz
1620, probably from Fr. friser "to curl," perhaps from stem of frire "to fry, cook." Assimilated to native frizzle.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
Frizz ell then asked for comments from the audience.
Then, iron small sections around the crown to eliminate the halo of frizz that can develop during the day.
Pushing back his wiry frizz of brown hair, he invites us into his living room.
Humidity is sure to send wavy hair into a frizz fest this summer.
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