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View usage for: grizzle in British English 1 (ˈɡrɪzəl) verb1. to make or become grey noun3. grey or partly grey hair Word origin C15: from Old French grisel, from gris, of Germanic origin; compare Middle High German grīs grey grizzle in British English 2 (ˈɡrɪzəl) verb (intransitive) informal, mainly British1. (esp of a child) to fret; whine Derived forms grizzler (ˈgrizzler) noun Word origin C18: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German grist-grimmōn gnashing of teeth, German Griesgram unpleasant person grizzle in American English 1 (ˈgrɪzəl) verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈgrizzled or ˈgrizzling3. to make or become gray Word origin < ME grisel < OFr adj. grisel < gris, gray: see grisaille grizzle in American English 2 (ˈgrɪzəl) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈgrizzled or ˈgrizzling British Examples of 'grizzle' in a sentencegrizzle He developed a tearful roar which he would use when thwarted, and a persistent self-pitying grizzle when he was bored or uncomfortable.The puppy staggered out of his way, then charged in to lap at the white grizzle on Lawton's cheeks. Synonyms of 'grizzle'whine, fret, whimper, whinge More Synonyms of grizzle Definition to whine or complain The children were grizzling and complaining. Additional synonymsDefinition to say (something) tearfully a snivelling child Synonyms whine, cry, whinge (informal), weep, moan (informal), gripe (informal), whimper, grizzle (informal, British), blubber, sniffle, snuffle, mewl, girn (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect) Definition to cry, complain, or say (something) in a whining plaintive way She lay at the bottom of the stairs, whimpering in pain. Synonyms cry, moan, sob, weep, whine, whinge (informal), grizzle (informal, British), blubber, snivel, blub (slang), pule, mewlDefinition to complain in a moaning manner people who whinge about their alleged misfortunes Synonyms complain, moan (informal), grumble, grouse, gripe (informal), beef (slang), carp, bleat, grizzle (informal, British), grouch (informal), bellyache (slang), kvetch (US, slang) - grisly
- grit
- gritty
- grizzle
- grizzled
- groan
- groggy
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