frizzy

adjective
UK: /ˈfrɪzi/
US: /ˈfrɪzi/

  1. Hair that is tightly curled and sticks out in different directions, not smooth.

    1. Her frizzy hair was hard to comb, so she kept it short.
    2. The humidity made her normally straight hair become uncontrollably frizzy.

  2. Something that has a rough or uneven texture, often with small, projecting pieces.

    1. The old rug was frizzy and worn, especially near the door.
    2. After the accident, the edge of the broken plastic had a distinct frizzy appearance.

Synonyms

kinky fuzzy curly
frizzy verb

  1. To become frizzy; to make something become frizzy.

    1. My hair frizzes in the rain, so I wear a hat.
    2. The strong wind began to frizzy her ponytail as she ran towards the beach.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frizzy" in English means: Hair that is tightly curled and sticks out in different directions, not smooth., Something that has a rough or uneven texture, often with small, projecting pieces..

The phonetic transcription of "frizzy" is /ˈfrɪzi/ in British English and /ˈfrɪzi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frizzy": kinky, fuzzy, curly.

Example usage of "frizzy": "Her frizzy hair was hard to comb, so she kept it short.". More examples on the page.