greyback Meaning & Definition
/ˈɡɹeɪbak/
What Does Greyback Mean?
Greyback is used as a noun meaning A Confederate soldier during the US Civil War (because of the grey uniforms). It is also used to mean A Confederate States dollar during the US Civil War.
Quick Facts About Greyback
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɡɹeɪbak// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | greybacks |
Greyback Definition (Noun)
- A Confederate soldier during the US Civil War (because of the grey uniforms).
- A Confederate States dollar during the US Civil War.
- A louse.
- Any of various grey birds.
- A kind of paperboard with a smooth white surface on one side and a grey surface on the other side.
- A Confederate States dollar.
Synonyms of Greyback
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Greyback synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Greyback
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Greyback in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
greyback (countable and uncountable, plural greybacks)
Words That Rhyme With Greyback
Origin of Greyback
From grey + back.
How Do You Say Greyback?
The standard pronunciation of greyback is //ˈɡɹeɪbak//, spoken in 1 syllable.