Frizziest: meaning, definitions and examples

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frizziest

 

[ ˈfrɪziest ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

hair condition

The term 'frizziest' refers to hair that has become frizzy or unruly, typically due to humidity or damage. This condition causes hair to appear tangled and puffy, often resulting in a chaotic look. The frizziness can be exacerbated by lack of moisture, heat styling, or exposure to harsh environmental conditions. People experiencing frizzy hair may seek various styling products to help smooth and tame their locks.

Synonyms

curly, kinky, wavy.

Examples of usage

  • My hair gets the frizziest on humid days.
  • After using a curl-defining cream, my frizziest locks became more manageable.
  • She struggles with her frizziest hair every summer.

Translations

Translations of the word "frizziest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 o mais encaracolado

🇮🇳 सबसे घुंघराला

🇩🇪 der lockigste

🇮🇩 yang paling keriting

🇺🇦 найкучерявіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej kręcony

🇯🇵 最もカーリーヘアの

🇫🇷 le plus frisé

🇪🇸 el más rizado

🇹🇷 en kıvrımlı

🇰🇷 가장 곱슬곱슬한

🇸🇦 الأكثر تجعيدًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce kudrnatý

🇸🇰 najviac kučeravý

🇨🇳 最卷曲的

🇸🇮 najbolj kodrasti

🇮🇸 mest krullaða

🇰🇿 ең кекірейген

🇬🇪 ყველაზე დაკუნთული

🇦🇿 ən qıvrım

🇲🇽 el más rizado

Etymology

The word 'frizzy' is derived from the mid-19th century, originating from the verb 'frizz,' which means to form into small, tight curls. The term is thought to be onomatopoeic, resembling the sound of curls being forcibly twisted or frizzed. Over time, 'frizzy' became an adjective used to describe hair that appears tangled and disordered, particularly in response to moisture in the atmosphere. The superlative form 'frizziest' indicates the highest degree of this quality. In contemporary language, the term is commonly used in hair care discussions, reflecting societal concerns about hair texture and condition.