noun
grizz
noun
1
An informal, shortened name for a grizzly bear.
"The hikers spotted a grizz foraging near the tree line."
"Locals just call them "grizz" instead of grizzly bears."
How to Use Grizz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short, informal way to say "grizzly bear".
When to use it
Informal/colloquial — used in casual speech, not in formal or scientific writing.
Word Forms
grizzes plural
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Etymology
A casual clipping of "grizzly", the large brown bear native to North America.