frizzle

/ˈfrɪzl/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of being untidy or disheveled; a tangled or unmanageable mass of hair

“She woke up with a frizzle in her hair after sleeping with the window open.”

2. verb

to cause something to become untidy or disheveled; to make something frayed or tangled

“The wind frizzled her hair, making it look like a bird’s nest.”

Synonyms

  • dishevel
  • rumple
  • tangle

Antonyms

  • neatness
  • tidiness