verb
grizzle
GRIZ-uhl/ˈɡrɪzl/
To complain or whine irritably.
The woman grizzles about discomfort even as her companion brings a blanket and cushion.
Etymology
Probably an expressive formation for whining or fretful complaint. It is distinct from grizzle meaning gray hair.
In context
They grizzle, they escalate to crying, and sometimes they might even wail.
More examples
- The tired children began to grizzle on the ride home.
- She grizzled about having to wash the dishes again.
- Stop grizzling and tell me what's bothering you.
Forms
grizzle · grizzles · grizzled · grizzling