Frizzle Definition
frĭzəl
frizzled, frizzles, frizzling
verb
frizzled, frizzles, frizzling
To make or cause to make a sputtering, hissing noise, as in frying; sizzle.
Webster's New World
To fry (something) until crisp and curled.
Frizzled the bacon.
American Heritage
To form into small, tight curls; frizz; crimp.
Webster's New World
To become or make crisp by broiling or frying thoroughly.
Webster's New World
To scorch or sear with heat.
American Heritage
noun
frizzles
A small, tight curl.
Webster's New World
Origin of Frizzle
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From frizz + -le. Cognate with Old Frisian frisle, fresle (“head of the hair, lock of hair”). More at frizz.
From Wiktionary
Possibly blend of fry sizzle
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Origin unknown
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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