grizzle

/ˈgrɪzəl/

Other forms: grizzled; grizzling; grizzles

Definitions of grizzle
  1. noun
    a grey wig
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    type of:
    wig
    hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
  2. verb
    be in a huff; be silent or sullen
    synonyms: brood, stew
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    type of:
    brood, pout, sulk
    be in a huff and display one's displeasure
  3. verb
    complain whiningly
    synonyms: whine, yammer, yawp
    snivel, whine
    talk in a tearful manner
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    type of:
    complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off
    express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
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