friz
Americanverb (used with or without object)
plural
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Example Sentences
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"That's right," assented the sailor, "for I've already passed its mouth twice about half-way between here and where the St. Michaels is friz in."
From Harper's Round Table, April 30, 1895 by Various
"If I'd straight lank hair like that, I'd friz it every night," declared Gwethyn emphatically.
From The Jolliest Term on Record A Story of School Life by Brazil, Angela
I set there in a transom from fear an' friz ter the spot.
From Humorous Ghost Stories by Scarborough, Dorothy
Explanation: First crimp all the hair, then place a cushion high up under the hair at the back, forming a chignon, and friz the ends of the hair from ear to ear under the chignon.
From Self-Instructor in the Art of Hair Work Dressing Hair, Making Curls, Switches, Braids, and Hair Jewelry of Every Description. by Campbell, Mark
It's always colder, too, when there's nobody about but yourself—you get your own share and every body else's besides; and it's lucky if you're not friz.
From Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor
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