frizzle

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[ friz-uh l ]
/ ˈfrɪz əl /
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verb (used with or without object), friz·zled, friz·zling.

to form into small, crisp curls; frizz.

noun

a short, crisp curl.

Origin of frizzle

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

OTHER WORDS FROM frizzle

friz·zler, noun

Words nearby frizzle

frivolous, friz, frizette, frizz, frizzante, frizzle, frizzly, frizzy, frl., frn, fro

Definition for frizzle (2 of 2)

frizzle 2
[ friz-uh l ]
/ ˈfrɪz əl /

verb (used without object), friz·zled, friz·zling.

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.

to make (food) crisp by frying.

Origin of frizzle

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

Words related to frizzle

grill, sear, crackle, fizzle, roast, sputter, broil, toast, thaw, ignite, melt, warm, bake, steam, boil, reheat, brown, swish, spit, whisper

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British Dictionary definitions for frizzle (1 of 2)

frizzle 1
/ (ˈfrɪzəl) /

verb

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

noun

a tight crisp curl

Derived forms of frizzle

frizzler, noun

Word Origin for frizzle

C16: probably related to Old English frīs curly, Old Frisian frēsle curl, ringlet

British Dictionary definitions for frizzle (2 of 2)

frizzle 2
/ (ˈfrɪzəl) /

verb

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

Word Origin for frizzle

C16: probably blend of fry 1 + sizzle