grig

[grɪɡ]

grig Definition

• 1. a lively young man
• 2. a cricket or grasshopper

Using grig: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grig" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The grig was chirping loudly in the garden.

• Example

  He's a bit of a grig, always up for a good time.

grig Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grig

• youth
• lad
• cricket
• grasshopper

Phrases with grig

• keep someone's nose to the grig

  to keep someone working hard and steadily

  Example

  The boss kept his employees' noses to the grig to meet the deadline.

• grig chit

  a small piece of paper used as a voucher for goods or services

  Example

  The store gave out grig chits as part of their promotional campaign.

• grigri

  a talisman or amulet believed to protect the wearer from evil

  Example

  She wore a grigri around her neck for good luck.

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Summary: grig in Brief

'Grig' [grɪɡ] is a noun that refers to either a lively young man or a type of insect, such as a cricket or grasshopper. It can be used in phrases like 'keep someone's nose to the grig,' which means to keep someone working hard and steadily. 'Grig' is an informal term and synonyms include 'youngster' and 'guy.'