frizzed; frizzing; frizzes
: to form into small tight curls
of hair
: to form a mass of tight curls
1
: a tight curl
2
: hair that is tightly curled
frizzed; frizzing; frizzes
: to fry or sear with a sizzling noise
Examples of frizz in a Sentence
Noun
She used gel on her hair to control the frizz.
a photograph of a 1920s flapper with that trademark frizz on the forehead
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2025
For those prone to frizz, acne, or a yearning for finer things, this significant upgrade clocks in at $90—that means deep, skin-friendly sleep for less than $100.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
Cotton can be the enemy, pulling moisture out and causing frizz and breakage, but satin?
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
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Verb
And if brushes cause excess friction, that can rough up the cuticle, causing fine hair to frizz up easily and create static or flyaways.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2025
For those prone to frizz, acne, or a yearning for finer things, this significant upgrade clocks in at $90—that means deep, skin-friendly sleep for less than $100.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
This Dyson Airwrap in a chic, limited-edition jasper plum color is specially designed to enhance natural texture, define curls, and tame frizz—all without extreme heat.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
Cotton can be the enemy, pulling moisture out and causing frizz and breakage, but satin?
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frizz
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“Frizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frizz. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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