merry as a grig
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Meaning · English
Very merry or cheerful.
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “merry as a grig” mean?
Very merry or cheerful.
Is “merry as a grig” formal or informal?
merry as a grig is generally dated.