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frizzle
1[ friz-uhl ]
verb (used with or without object)
, friz·zled, friz·zling.
- to form into small, crisp curls; frizz.
noun
- a short, crisp curl.
frizzle
1/ ˈfrɪzəl /
verb
- to form (the hair) into tight crisp curls; frizz
noun
- a tight crisp curl
frizzle
2/ ˈfrɪzəl /
verb
- to scorch or be scorched, esp with a sizzling noise
- tr to fry (bacon, etc) until crisp
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Derived Forms
- ˈfrizzler, noun
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Other Words From
- frizzler noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of frizzle1
1555–65; origin uncertain; compare Old English frīs curled, Old Frisian frēsle lock of hair
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Word History and Origins
Origin of frizzle1
C16: probably related to Old English frīs curly, Old Frisian frēsle curl, ringlet
Origin of frizzle2
C16: probably blend of fry 1+ sizzle
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Example Sentences
I've got more confidence in a good strong American boy than I have in all the frizzle-headed, tattooed natives in the world!
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“I should say so; and also frizzle your back teeth,” added Sid.
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Her hair is brown, and she maynt frizzle it, so it is soft and pretty like a babys.
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"I felt as if I should frizzle up in the fire of her wrath," he thought with a smile.
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I expect you'd try to dry it in front of the fire, and there'd be a pretty eight-shilling frizzle!
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