noun

grizz

Grizz (noun) means an informal, shortened name for a grizzly bear. Example: “The hikers spotted a grizz foraging near the tree line.”

noun

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 notes

In 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.

grizzes plural

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A casual clipping of "grizzly", the large brown bear native to North America.

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What does “grizz” mean?

The word “grizz” means an informal, shortened name for a grizzly bear. In plain terms, a short, informal way to say "grizzly bear".

How do you use “grizz” in a sentence?

Here is “grizz” used in a sentence: “The hikers spotted a grizz foraging near the tree line.”

What part of speech is “grizz”?

“Grizz” is a noun.

What is the meaning of grizz?

"grizz" (noun) means an informal, shortened name for a grizzly bear.

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