frizzle
1 Americanverb (used with or without object)
noun
verb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
verb
noun
verb
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to scorch or be scorched, esp with a sizzling noise
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(tr) to fry (bacon, etc) until crisp
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of frizzle1
1555–65; origin uncertain; compare Old English frīs curled, Old Frisian frēsle lock of hair
Origin of frizzle2
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I absolutely loved my cocktail: a Hemingway daiquiri augmented with the should-be-better-known citrusy pop Squirt, which cleverly came served in an open-topped Squirt can with a big frizzle of fresh mint for garnish.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2023
In the accompanying recipe, scallions threaded onto skewers alternately with plump scallops bring an extra element of taste, texture and beauty to the plate as the vegetable softens and its ends frizzle attractively once grilled.
From Washington Post ● May 24, 2017
On his right is a plate of that same salami, crisped to a sooty black frizzle.
From Salon ● May 7, 2017
Affleck, sporting just a frizzle of gray at sideburn level, brings some satisfying gravity to his performance.
From Time ● Mar. 22, 2016
“It’s not the fashion, but it’s becoming, and I can’t afford to make a fright of myself,” she used to say, when advised to frizzle, puff, or braid, as the latest style commanded.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
The massive shoulder gives him weight and solidity; yet his frizzled hair becomes smoke, his expression remains impenetrable, and the surrounding darkness and dissolving lower torso undermine that physicality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Don’t ignore the wisps of cilantro nor the frizzled tangles of scallion.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024
The result was a much thicker crust, almost chewy beneath the frizzled panko layer.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2022
For a savory alternative, consider serving them with stewed white beans and shaved Parmesan, or a fried egg and frizzled herbs.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 24, 2022
“My hair may be frizzled but my wits are not,” Alyce responded.
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
And the climax, in classic Savall style, was a playful, gently swaying improvisation on a Renaissance “canario” dance melody, building into flurries of notes frizzling off Mr. Savall’s tiny treble viol.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2017
There was a frizzling in the topsy-turvy little kitchen.
From A Poor Man's House by Stephen Sydney Reynolds
The next morning the Prince was seated at his toilette, in the hands of his dresser, who was frizzling and powdering his hair.
From The Little Schoolmaster Mark A Spiritual Romance by J. H. Shorthouse
Alphonse had opened the provision bags, and presently two tin pails filled with water swung from saplings over the fire, and a pan of fat salt pork was frizzling upon the blazing wood.
From On Canada's Frontier Sketches of History, Sport, and Adventure and of the Indians, Missionaries, Fur-traders, and Newer Settlers of Western Canada by Julian Ralph
Tom had indeed been eyeing the frizzling steaks somewhat hungrily, and, if the truth had but been known, it was only from force of habit.
From A Boy of the Dominion A Tale of Canadian Immigration by F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
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