Grizzly

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɡrɪzli/
• Homophones: grisly

Origin

From grizzle + -y.

Full definition of grizzly

Adjective

1. Grey-haired, greyish.
• Francis Baconold squirrels that turn grizzly
2. Misspelling of grisly by Merriam-Webster Unabridged as a legitimate variant spelling.
• 2008, Campbell Brown, " Commentary: Pakistan gives in to terrorists," CNN, Feb. 5, 2009:This after Taliban militants led a grizzly campaign of attacks, including beheadings, kidnappings and the destruction of dozens of girls' schools.

Derived terms

• grizzly bear

Noun

1. A grizzly bear.Shotgun blast kills charging grizzly!
2. (US, dialect) In hydraulic mining, a grating used to catch and throw out large stones from the sluices.