grey
grey · adjective
Definitions
adjective
- 1.
Of a color intermediate between black and white, as of ash or lead.
- 2.
The color grey.
- 3.
Dull, dreary, or characterless.
- 4.
Having grey hair as a result of age.
Phrases & expressions
- •grey area — an ambiguous or undefined situation
- •grey matter — brain tissue; intelligence
- •grey market — unofficial trade in goods
Related words
Etymology
From Old English grǣg, of Germanic origin. The spelling "grey" is preferred in British English, while "gray" is standard in American English.