frizz

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verb (1)

ˈfriz 

frizzed; frizzing; frizzes

transitive verb

: to form into small tight curls

intransitive verb

of hair : to form a mass of tight curls

frizz

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noun

1

: a tight curl

2

: hair that is tightly curled

frizz

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verb (2)

frizzed; frizzing; frizzes

transitive verb

: to fry or sear with a sizzling noise

intransitive verb

: sizzle

Synonyms

Noun

• curl
• frizzle
• ringlet

Examples of frizz in a Sentence

Noun

She used gel on her hair to control the frizz.

a photograph of a 1920s flapper with that trademark frizz on the forehead

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Once your style is set, a little crème is also good for refreshing those errant curls that frizz up unexpectedly. —Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024

This serum forms a seal on each strand to prevent humidity from penetrating, which ultimately keeps hair from frizzing. —Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024

Noun

Quickly dried their hair, smoothed frizz, and boosted volume without being too hot or damaging. —Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024

Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask $72 $50 Amazon Dull, dry hair is no match for Christophe Robin's Regenerating Mask, which uses prickly pear oil to boost shine and smooth frizz. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

French friser

Verb (2)

alteration of fry entry 1

First Known Use

Verb (1)

1660, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1668, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

1835, in the meaning defined at transitive sense