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grigri

gri·gri
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gree-gree]
    • /ˈgri gri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gree-gree]
    • /ˈgri gri/

Definitions of grigri word

  • noun plural grigri an African charm, amulet, or fetish. 1
  • noun grigri (climbing) A belay device that incorporates an automatic breaking system. 1
  • noun grigri an African talisman, amulet, or charm 0
  • noun grigri Alternative spelling of gris-gris. 0

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Origin of grigri

First appearance:

before 1755
One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1755-65, grigri is from the French word gris-gris, grigri, first recorded in West Africa in 1557; origin obscure

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Parts of speech for Grigri

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

grigri popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

grigri usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with grigri

  • how to use a grigri?
  • how does a grigri work?
  • how to belay with grigri?
  • how to use grigri?
  • what is a grigri?
  • how to use a grigri 2?
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