Meaning of grizzle in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɡrɪzəl/

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1. Verb

   grizzle

   Etymology

   mid 18th century (in the sense ‘show the teeth, grin’): of unknown origin

   Definitions

   1. be in a huff

   Examples

   • « be silent or sullen »

   Derived terms

   • fret
   • lather
   • stew
   • sweat
   • swither
2. 2. complain whiningly

   Derived terms

   • bellyacher
   • complainer
   • crybaby
   • grumbler
   • moaner
   • sniveller
   • squawker
   • whimper
   • whine
   • whiner

3. Noun

   grizzle

   Definitions

   1. a grey wig

Browse dictionary

• grivet
• gritty
• gritstone
• grits
• grizzle
• grizzled
• grizzly
• grizzly bear
• groan