friz

[ friz ]
/ frɪz /
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verb (used with or without object), frizzed, friz·zing, noun, plural friz·zes.

frizz1.

OTHER WORDS FROM friz

friz·er, noun

Words nearby friz

friuli-venezia giulia, friulian, frivol, frivolity, frivolous, friz, frizette, frizz, frizzante, frizzle, frizzly

Definition for frizzed (2 of 3)

frizz 1

or friz

[ friz ]
/ frɪz /

verb (used with or without object)

to form into small, crisp curls or little tufts.

noun

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

Origin of frizz

1
First recorded in 1650–60; back formation from frizzle1

OTHER WORDS FROM frizz

frizz·er, noun

Definition for frizzed (3 of 3)

frizz 2
[ friz ]
/ frɪz /

verb (used with or without object)

frizzle2.

OTHER WORDS FROM frizz

frizz·er, noun

Words related to frizzed

fuzzy, wavy, kinky, coiled, buckle, writhe, curve, contort, twist, fold, twirl, coil, sear, griddle, fry, pan, frizzle, frizz, screw, scrunch

Example sentences from the Web for frizzed

British Dictionary definitions for frizzed

frizz
/ (frɪz) /

verb

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

noun

hair that has been frizzed
the state of being frizzed

Derived forms of frizz

frizzer, noun

Word Origin for frizz

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