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frizzing

 

[ ˈfrɪzɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

hair condition

Frizzing refers to the condition when hair becomes unruly and develops frizz, resulting in a fuzzy, tangled appearance. This is often caused by humidity, lack of moisture, or damage to the hair cuticle.

Synonyms

frizziness, kinks, waves

Examples of usage

  • My hair always frizzes up in the humidity.
  • She applies a serum to prevent frizzing.
  • Frizzing can ruin a perfectly styled look.
  • On rainy days, my hair tends to frizz more than usual.

Translations

Translations of the word "frizzing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encrespado

🇮🇳 फ्रिज़िंग

🇩🇪 Frizz

🇮🇩 keriting

🇺🇦 кучерявий

🇵🇱 kręcone

🇯🇵 フリズ

🇫🇷 frisé

🇪🇸 frizz

🇹🇷 kabarık

🇰🇷 프리징

🇸🇦 تجعيد

🇨🇿 kudrnatý

🇸🇰 kučeravý

🇨🇳 毛躁

🇸🇮 kodran

🇮🇸 krullað

🇰🇿 бұйра

🇬🇪 ბუღი

🇦🇿 qıvrım

🇲🇽 frizz

Etymology

The word 'frizz' originates from the early 17th century, stemming from the Middle English term 'frizzen', which means to make small curls or to form into a tightly curled shape. The etymology is linked to the idea of 'frizzing' as creating a texture that is different from smooth or straight hair. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not just the act of curling hair but also the undesired fuzzy texture that can occur due to external conditions such as humidity or internal conditions related to hair health. 'Frizzing' as a verb describes the process that leads to this texture, particularly in actively styling or caring for hair, where the demands of the environment or damage to the hair can lead to unexpected results.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,402, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.