grue
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- noun
- /ɡruː/
- NSFW
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grue
- The grue lurked in the shadows, waiting for its next victim.
Examples
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Players must carry a lamp to avoid being eaten by a grue in the adventure.
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The legend says a grue hides in places where no light can reach.
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If you wander in the dark too long, a grue might attack you in the game.
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In the game, a grue can attack you if you wander too far into the dark.
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In the dark dungeon, you must be careful not to disturb a grue lurking in the shadows.
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Players often warn each other about the danger of encountering a grue when exploring unknown territories in the game.
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The horror story featured a grue that haunted the abandoned castle, preying on anyone who entered its domain.
Synonyms
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A large frightening imaginary creature often made of human and animal parts
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Etymology
The word grue for a monster was popularized by old text games like Zork, where a 'grue' is a dark, hungry creature that eats anyone who stays in the dark, so the word now means a creature that lives in darkness and attacks people.