To whine, cry, or whimper; to complain in a persistent, annoying way, often used for children or animals.
From Middle English or possibly imitative origins; may relate to 'grizzle' with variation in spelling, possibly connected to 'gnarl' or 'grate' (unpleasant sounds).
Grizzel is a wonderfully onomatopoetic word—it actually sounds like what it describes: that whiny, drawn-out complaint that makes you want to cover your ears!
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