frizzly

[ friz-lee ]

adjective

, friz·zli·er, friz·zli·est.

1. frizzy.

Other Words From

• un·frizzly adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of frizzly¹

First recorded in 1700–10; frizzle ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

At its southwestern end we find the most long-headed, prognathous, frizzly-haired, dark-skinned race of mankind.

From Project Gutenberg

Hair short, black or reddish brown, frizzly, flattened-elliptical in cross-section.

From Project Gutenberg

Their skin was of a very dark brown colour, their hair frizzly, and the nose flat.

From Project Gutenberg

This looked odd, considering that the rest of her hair was erect or frizzly.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Barrett's coat was quite unbuttoned; the curl on his wide brow had grown as frizzly as any common curl might grow.

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