grey alien

English

Stereotypical grey aliens.

Alternative forms

• gray alien

Etymology

From grey +‎ alien.

Noun

grey alien (plural grey aliens)

1. (science fiction or ufology) An archetypical humanoid alien, usually described as having grey skin, elongated, hairless, sexless features, and a large head with bulbous black eyes; chiefly associated with flying saucers, alien abductions and conspiracy theories relating to cover-ups by the United States government, such as Area 51.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see grey,‎ alien.

Translations

Translations

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 小灰人 (xiǎohuīrén)