English · Slang Attested

gray

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Meaning · English

To turn progressively older, alluding to graying of hair through aging (used in context of the population of a geographic region)

Where it’s used: Used American English

the graying of America

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Colors

Common questions

What does “gray” mean?

To turn progressively older, alluding to graying of hair through aging (used in context of the population of a geographic region)

Is “gray” formal or informal?

gray is generally slang.

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