frizzle

¹

[ friz-uhl ]

verb (used with or without object)

, friz·zled, friz·zling.

1. to form into small, crisp curls; frizz.

noun

1. a short, crisp curl.

frizzle

²

[ friz-uhl ]

verb (used without object)

, friz·zled, friz·zling.

1. to make a sizzling or sputtering noise in frying or the like:

   the sound of bacon frizzling on the stove.

verb (used with object)

, friz·zled, friz·zling.

1. to make (food) crisp by frying.

frizzle

¹

/ ˈfrɪzəl /

verb

1. to form (the hair) into tight crisp curls; frizz

noun

1. a tight crisp curl

frizzle

²

/ ˈfrɪzəl /

verb

1. to scorch or be scorched, esp with a sizzling noise
2. tr to fry (bacon, etc) until crisp

Derived Forms

• ˈfrizzler, noun

Other Words From

• frizzler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of frizzle¹

1555–65; origin uncertain; compare Old English frīs curled, Old Frisian frēsle lock of hair

Origin of frizzle²

First recorded in 1830–40; fr(y) ¹ + (s)izzle

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

Example Sentences

I'd love to try my hand at cooking some of these recipes, but they use terms I've never heard of, such as "frizzle," "en papillote" or "ragout."

From Washington Post

I've got more confidence in a good strong American boy than I have in all the frizzle-headed, tattooed natives in the world!

From Project Gutenberg

“I should say so; and also frizzle your back teeth,” added Sid.

From Project Gutenberg

Her hair is brown, and she maynt frizzle it, so it is soft and pretty like a babys.

From Project Gutenberg

"I felt as if I should frizzle up in the fire of her wrath," he thought with a smile.

From Project Gutenberg

I expect you'd try to dry it in front of the fire, and there'd be a pretty eight-shilling frizzle!

From Project Gutenberg

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