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Also spelled Gris Gris - A False and/or sometimes idiosyncratic or ridiculous belief that lay in someone's blind spot. An Irrational view which is inconsistent with their general outlook.

The term originally comes from an African Charm that is worn to ward off evil and even as contraception and was mentioned on Penn and Tellers show called Bullshit as being in common usage among their staff.
Usage:
"That dude is pretty reasonable mostly, but he totally believes in astrology."
"Yep, Everyone's got a gri-gri. "
gri-gri by Captain Storm September 24, 2013
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Glitter-related injury*

Popularized by Jack McFarland from Will and Grace.
Jack wore an eye patch claiming he had a GRI but really he just had one eyebrow because he singed the other one off.
GRI by shadyladies April 13, 2009

gri-Unit 

The Grindin'-Unit
GR GR GR GRI-UNIT!
Gri-Unit 4 life, not just 4 christmas
1.Ain't nuttin but a gri thang baby...
2."Hey I heard Gri-Unit are gettin' sued by G-Unit."
"Hmm wonder why"
3.Dear G-Unit, Please don't sue us man. From Gri-Unit
gri-Unit by Gri-Unit April 28, 2005
Word used to imply something cringe or uncomfortable situations.
Friend says something dumb.
You: Gri
gri by TheFinalWords January 30, 2022

gri unit 

Grinding Unit, the tightest posse (...) this side of Honour Oak Park Station
1.Gri-Unit 4 life, not just 4 christmas
2.I heard G-unit is suing Gi-Unit. Wonder why?
3.Please don't sue us G-Unit. From Gri-Unit
4.Flarlarlar Gri-Unit
gri unit by shalbo April 28, 2005

gri unit 

Grinding Unit
Gri-Unit 4 life, not just 4 Christmas.
1.Man that Gri-Unit Shit is tha Bomb!
2.I heard Gri-Unit is getting sued by G-Unit
3.G-unit please don't sue us.
oh yeah Gri-unit
4.Flarlarlar, Gri-Unit
gri unit by shalbo April 28, 2005

Grill: Gri-ll-(z) (plural) (n) 

1a.Pre-molded ornamental metallic dental insertations; usually assorted with an array of colorful minerals.
Your Grill: Gri-ll-(z) (plural) (n) is looking exquisitly charming , on this fine evening Mr.Wall I must say
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"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

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"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
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I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
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