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frizz

1[friz]
–verb (used without object), verb (used with object)
1. to form into small, crisp curls or little tufts.
–noun
2. the state of being frizzed.
3. something frizzed; frizzed hair.
Also, friz.


Origin:
1650–60; back formation from frizzle 1


frizzer, noun

frizz

2[friz]
–verb (used without object), verb (used with object)
frizzle 2 .

frizzer, noun
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frizz 1   (frĭz)   
tr. & intr.v.   frizzed, frizz·ing, frizz·es
To form or be formed into small tight curls or tufts.
n.  
  1. The condition of being frizzed.

  2. A small tight curl or tuft.


[Alteration (influenced by frizzle2) of French friser, from Old French, possibly from frire, fris-, to fry, from Latin frīgere, to roast, fry.]
frizz'er n.
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