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.”

adj

Made up of tight, wiry curls that stick out in different directions; unruly.

"Humidity always makes her hair go frizzy."

How to use frizzy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes hair (or similar material) that is tightly curled and unruly.

Common pairings

frizzy hair go frizzy

Word forms

frizzier comparative, frizzies plural, frizziest superlative

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Etymology

From "frizz" plus "-y".

Rhymes for frizzy

Izzy fizzy dizzy Lizzy tizzy Kizzy

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Frequently asked questions

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.