frizzy

[ friz-ee ]
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adjective,friz·zi·er, friz·zi·est.
  1. formed into small, tight curls, as hair; frizzed.

Origin of frizzy

1
First recorded in 1865–70; frizz1 + -y1

Other words from frizzy

  • friz·zi·ly, adverb
  • friz·zi·ness, noun
  • un·friz·zy, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for frizzy

frizzy

frizzly (ˈfrɪzlɪ)

/ (ˈfrɪzɪ) /


adjective-zier, -ziest, -zlier or -zliest
  1. (of the hair) in tight crisp wiry curls

Derived forms of frizzy

  • frizzily, adverb
  • frizziness or frizzliness, noun

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