First Known Use: 1660
Dictionary
1frizz
verb \ˈfriz\
Definition of FRIZZ
transitive verb
: to form into small tight curls
intransitive verb
of hair : to form a mass of tight curls
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Origin of FRIZZ
French friser
2frizz
noun
: very tightly curled hair
Full Definition of FRIZZ
1
: a tight curl
2
: hair that is tightly curled
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First Known Use of FRIZZ
1668
3frizz
verb
Definition of FRIZZ
transitive verb
: to fry or sear with a sizzling noise
intransitive verb
: sizzle
Origin of FRIZZ
alteration of 1fry
First Known Use: 1835
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