Phrase guide

grey alien

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An archetypical humanoid alien, usually described as having grey skin, elongated, hairless, sexless features, and a large head with bulbous black eyes; chiefly associated with flying saucers, alien abductions and conspiracy theories relating to cover-ups by the United States government, such as Area 51.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, literature, media, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, publishing, science-fiction, sciences, ufology

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noun

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see grey, alien.

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History

Etymology

From grey + alien.

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Translations

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 小灰人 (xiǎohuīrén) — Translations