Griesgram

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word Griesgram. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word Griesgram, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say Griesgram in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word Griesgram you have here. The definition of the word Griesgram will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofGriesgram, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

German

Etymology

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

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡʁiːsˌɡʁaːm/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

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

  1. grumpy, ill-tempered person
    Synonym: Bärbeiß

Declension

Declension of Griesgram
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Griesgram die Griesgrame
genitive eines des Griesgrames, Griesgrams der Griesgrame
dative einem dem Griesgram, Griesgrame1 den Griesgramen
accusative einen den Griesgram die Griesgrame

1Now rare, see notes.

Derived terms

See also

Further reading

Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia