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Etymology edit

From Middle High German grisgramen (to grind one’s teeth), from Old High German grisgramōn (to grind one’s teeth). Later reanalyzed as a compound gries (grey) +‎ Gram (grief), which influenced the semantic development.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡʁiːsˌɡʁaːm/
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Noun edit

Griesgram m (strong, genitive Griesgrames or Griesgrams, plural Griesgrame)

  1. grumpy, ill-tempered person
    Synonym: Bärbeiß

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