grizzle

Go silver-haired

Grizzle means to cry or whine fretfully, especially used of children: The baby grizzled all afternoon.

The word is chiefly British.

Separately, grizzle refers to gray or gray-streaked coloring, particularly in hair or fur.

A grizzled beard shows gray mixed with darker hair.

The grizzly bear takes its name from this gray-flecked appearance.

gray

silver

Lustrous white precious metal

ashCombustion's powdery remains
slateFissile metamorphic rock
charcoalBurned wood residue

pewter · steel · iron · streaked · salt-and-pepper · hoary · dappled · frosted · brindled · flecked

cry

whimper

Quiet, plaintive cry

whineComplain in high pitch
fussAgitated, unnecessary concern
sniffleNasal inhalation when congested

sob · wail · fret · mewl · snivel · blubber · weep · bawl · pule · squall

complain

grumble

Low, discontented murmuring

moanLow vocal complaint
whineComplain in high pitch
gripeVoice minor displeasure

nag · kvetch · fuss · carp · bemoan · lament · bellyache · grouch · grouse · mutter

Categories

British slangblag, bloke, bodge, blagger, bobby
Bettashalfmoon, veiltail, dragon scale, elephant ear, mustard gas
dog coat patternsspots, patches, brindle, merle, sable
animal markingsspots, stripes, rings, patches, bands

Opposites

emotional expression

grizzlelaugh

Express amusement vocally

cheer · crow · rejoice · giggle · delight

behavioral response to difficulty

grizzleaccept

Consent to receive

endure · tolerate · grin and bear it · bear · take it on the chin

social pleasantness

grizzleapplaud

Clap to show praise

commend · praise · enthuse · compliment · appreciate

Phrases

grizzly bearLarge North American ursine
grizzly bear habitatRegion supporting large omnivores
mama grizzlyFiercely protective conservative woman

Family

grizzly, grizzled, grizzles, grizzling

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