adj
frizzy
FRIH-zee
Frizzy (adj) means Made up of tight, wiry curls that stick out in different directions; unruly. Example: “Humidity always makes her hair go frizzy.”
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Made up of tight, wiry curls that stick out in different directions; unruly.
"The wet weather made her hair frizzy and untidy."
"Humidity always makes her hair go frizzy."
How to use frizzy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes hair (or similar material) that is tightly curled and unruly.
Common pairings
frizzy hair
go frizzy
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Word forms
- Plural
- frizzies
- Comparative
- frizzier
- Superlative
- frizziest
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Etymology
From "frizz" plus "-y".
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What does “frizzy” mean?
The word “frizzy” means made up of tight, wiry curls that stick out in different directions; unruly. In plain terms, describes hair (or similar material) that is tightly curled and unruly.
How do you pronounce “frizzy”?
“Frizzy” is pronounced FRIH-zee (/ˈfɹɪzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “frizzy” in a sentence?
Here is “frizzy” used in a sentence: “Humidity always makes her hair go frizzy.”
What part of speech is “frizzy”?
“Frizzy” is an adjective.
