Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gristly

Adjective

/ˈɡrɪs.tli/

Definition

Grisly refers to something that is tough and fibrous in texture, typically relating to meat. It describes parts of the meat that are not tender, often making them difficult to chew.

Examples

The steak was delicious, but the gristly portions were hard to swallow.
Many people avoid the gristly bits when preparing a roast.
She grimaced as she bit into the gristly chicken thigh.

Meaning

The term gristly is commonly used to describe meat that contains cartilage or connective tissue, which can be chewable but may not be pleasant to eat.