Grizzle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈgri-zəl/ griz·zle

Meaning & Definition of Grizzle

Grizzle (noun)

  1. gray hair
  2. a roan coat pattern or color
  3. a gray or roan animal

Grizzle (verb)

  1. to make grayish
  2. gripe, grumble
  3. to become grayish

Grizzle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "the kind of person who wouldn't be happy if she didn't have something to grizzle about"

    similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Grizzle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Grizzle:

Chiefly British: maunder
British: whinge
beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Grizzle

Words with the opposite meaning of Grizzle:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Grizzle

object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament

Near Antonyms of Grizzle

accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Word Forms of Grizzle

Inflections: grizzled, grizzling

Origin & Etymology of Grizzle

Middle English grisel, adjective, gray, from Anglo-French, from gris, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German grīs gray

First known use: 1601

Frequently Asked Questions about Grizzle

What does "Grizzle" mean?

"Grizzle" means gray hair. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: gray hair.

What is another word for "Grizzle"?

Other words for "Grizzle" include beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain and crab. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Grizzle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Grizzle"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Grizzle". Common alternatives include beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak and fuss.

What is the opposite of "Grizzle"?

Antonyms of "Grizzle" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include accept, bear, countenance and endure.

How do you use "Grizzle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Grizzle" in a sentence: "the kind of person who wouldn't be happy if she didn't have something to grizzle about".

Is "Grizzle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Grizzle" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Grizzle"?

"Grizzle" is pronounced /ˈgri-zəl/ and divided into syllables as griz·zle.

What is the origin of the word "Grizzle"?

"Grizzle" comes from Middle English grisel, adjective, gray, from Anglo-French, from gris, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German grīs gray. First known use: 1601.