I. ˈfri-z ə l verb
( friz·zled ; friz·zling -z ə l-iŋ, -zə-liŋ)
Etymology: probably akin to Old Frisian frīsle curl
Date: 1573
: frizz , curl
II. noun
Date: 1613
: a crisp curl
III. verb
( friz·zled ; friz·zling )
Etymology: fr y (I) + s izzle
Date: 1839
transitive verb
1. : to fry until crisp and curled
2. : burn , scorch
intransitive verb
: to cook with a sizzling noise