grizzle

/ˈɡrɪzəl, -zəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to grumble or complain in a gruff, irritable manner

“He grizzled about the cold weather, refusing to leave his house.”

2. verb

to mix or combine (two or more substances) roughly or carelessly

“The chef grizzled the sauce with a bit more sugar.”

3. noun

a gruff, irritable sound or tone of voice

“The grizzle of the old man filled the entire room.”

4. noun

a mixture of two or more substances, roughly or carelessly combined

“The grizzle of paint on the wall was a mess to clean.”

5. verb

to have a gruff or irritable voice

“As he aged, his voice began to grizzle and lose its clarity.”

6. verb

to cover with a grizzle or rough mixture

“The ground was grizzled with rough grass and weeds.”

Synonyms

  • complain
  • grouse
  • grumble
  • mutter

Antonyms

  • admire
  • commend
  • laud
  • praise