Definition of grizzle
1 archaic : gray hair
2a : a roan coat pattern or colorb : a gray or roan animal
Explore Merriam-Webster
Recent Examples of grizzle from the Web
-
Euro-American settlers perceived grizzles as a threat to life and property and killed them in large numbers.
-
Euro-American settlers perceived grizzles as a threat to life and property and killed them in large numbers.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'grizzle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of grizzle
Middle English grisel, adjective, gray, from Anglo-French, from gris, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German grīs gray
Examples of grizzle in a Sentence
He is always grizzling about the weather.
He always grizzles that the weather is bad.
Recent Examples of grizzle from the Web
-
Hill and Guarantano were among five college quarterbacks who spent their spring breaks in San Diego working with coach George Whitfield, and Hill was the most grizzled of the group.
-
Burned and grizzled Coyle may be, but the man cannot stand a piece of evidence that doesn't fit.
-
As the wily leader of the Japanese forces, grizzled Kurata Yasuaki has more presence than Zhao, who's bland in non-action sequences.
-
The stereotype of the grizzled, potbellied coach with tobacco drooling down his chin?
-
Tall, grizzled, and unshaven, the French-Canadian archaeologist looked every bit the old Yukon hand.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'grizzle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of grizzle
1740
GRIZZLE Defined for English Language Learners
grizzle
Definition of grizzle for English Language Learners
-
: to make a continuous, quiet, crying sound
-
: to complain in a weak or annoying way
Learn More about grizzle
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up grizzle? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!