frizzle
/ˈfrɪzəl/
verb
- To form or cause to form into small, tight curls or frizz, especially of hair.
- He used a curling iron to frizzle the ends of his hair for a retro look.
- The heat from the stove caused the synthetic wig to frizzle and melt.
- The damp weather made her hair frizzle into a wild halo.
- To cook (something) until it becomes crisp and curled, often with a sizzling sound.
- He liked to frizzle slices of ham for a crunchy topping.
- She let the bacon frizzle in the pan until it was perfectly crispy.
- The onions began to frizzle as they hit the hot oil.
noun
- A small, tight curl or frizzy strand of hair.
- The humidity created a frizzle at the nape of her neck.
- He tried to flatten every frizzle with a dab of gel.
- A single frizzle stuck out from her otherwise smooth ponytail.