verb General Slang

grill

GRIL · verb · slang

To stare someone down coldly

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Definitions

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To glare at someone in a hostile or challenging way. 'Why you grilling me?' = why are you staring?

“That guy was grilling me the whole ride.”
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grill In A Sentence

That guy was grilling me the whole ride.

Origin & Usage

NYC/AAVE; 'grill' from the face/mouth, extended to a menacing stare.

Variants grillinggrillin'

People Also Ask

What does 'grill' mean as a verb in slang?

It means to stare someone down coldly — glaring at them in a hostile or challenging way.

How do you use 'grill' this way?

Say 'Why you grilling me?' to ask why someone is staring, or 'That guy was grilling me the whole ride.'

Is grilling someone aggressive?

Yes, it implies a hostile or challenging stare rather than a friendly look.

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