frizzle v. + Add to list US //ˈfɹɪzəɫ// UK //fɹˈɪzəl// friz·zle SynonymsEtymology Synonyms crapecrimpfrizzkinkOrigin From frizz + -le. Cognate with West Frisian frisselje (“to plait, braid”), Old Frisian frisle, fresle (“head of the hair, lock of hair”). More at frizz.