I. ˈfriz verb
Etymology: French friser
Date: 1660
transitive verb
: to form into small tight curls
intransitive verb
of hair : to form a mass of tight curls
II. noun
Date: 1668
1. : a tight curl
2. : hair that is tightly curled
III. verb
Etymology: alteration of fry (I)
Date: 1835
transitive verb
: to fry or sear with a sizzling noise
intransitive verb
: sizzle