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Meaning & Definition of Grizzly in English

English

Grizzly

having gray or white hair mixed with dark hair; also refers to the grizzly bear.


Pronunciation:

/ˈɡrɪzli/

Part of Speech:

adjective

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: having gray or white hair mixed with darker hair, often used to describe old age.

    Example Sentence: His grizzly beard made him look much older than he was.

  • Definition: relating to a large brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) found in North America.

    Example Sentence: She spotted a grizzly roaming through the national park.

Etymology

Origin: from the word 'grisly', meaning 'gruesome' or 'terrifying', which evolved in the context of describing bears.

Synonyms

grayishagingbear

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • grizzly bear: a large bear species found in North America, known for its distinctive hump and aggressive nature.
  • grizzly Adams: a term referring to someone who lives in a rough or rugged manner, often associated with wilderness and self-sufficiency.

Translations

  • Spanish: pardo
  • French: grizzly
  • German: Grizzly
  • Russian: гризли

Related Words

  • grisly: causing horror or fear.
  • grizzle: to complain or whine.

Slang Meanings of grizzly

  • Meaning: an unpleasant or frightening situation or experience.

    Example Sentence: That party turned into a grizzly when the police showed up.