frizz

¹

or friz

[ friz ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to form into small, crisp curls or little tufts.

noun

1. the state of being frizzed.
2. something frizzed; frizzed hair.

frizz

²

[ friz ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. frizzle ².

frizz

/ frɪz /

verb

1. (of the hair, nap, etc) to form or cause (the hair, etc) to form tight wiry curls or crisp tufts

noun

1. hair that has been frizzed
2. the state of being frizzed

Derived Forms

• ˈfrizzer, noun

Other Words From

• frizzer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of frizz¹

First recorded in 1650–60; back formation from frizzle ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of frizz¹

C19: from French friser to curl, shrivel up (see frisette ): influenced by frizzle ¹

Example Sentences

Ceramic curling irons, great for thinner hair, reduce frizz and heat damage among all hair types.

From Popular-Science

This new and improved tool features higher ceramic content for even heat and shiny, healthy, long-lasting styles with less frizz.

From Popular-Science

CHI If you’re looking for a curling iron that heats up quickly, prevents heat damage, and creates long-lasting waves and curls with less frizz and static, then the CHI Ceramic Tourmaline Curling Iron is the hot tool for you.

From Popular-Science

Meanwhile, tourmaline can produce up to six times more negative ions than ceramic plates, achieving a high level of shine and reduced frizz.

From Popular-Science

Most people with curly hair are constantly working to combat frizz, maintain curl pattern, and mitigate extra-long drying times.

From Popular-Science

And the irony is, the harder we tried to de-frizz, the frizzier it got.

From The Daily Beast

Her unwashed hair is pulled severely back and there's a halo of frizz around the crown of her head.

From The Daily Beast

On her return Robinson made signals to her over the master's head, which he had begun to frizz.

From Project Gutenberg

He put his hand up to his moustache; but did not frizz and twist it in the old familiar way, he just pulled it downwards.

From Project Gutenberg

Miss Mellins was a small woman with a glossy yellow face and a frizz of black hair bristling with imitation tortoise-shell pins.

From Project Gutenberg

Now and then he tossed his head, as if champing a bit, and the bunch of black frizz over his left temple trembled.

From Project Gutenberg

It is the extreme of bad taste to bang or frizz the hair across the forehead, or to wear the hat somewhat on the back of the head.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• crimp
• wrinkle