grig

• "She thinks she's miserable, the darling, but she'll be as happy as a grig the moment she gets back to Dick and the children. —  The Love Affairs of Pixie
• I felt as happy as a grig as I ran downstairs; happier still when we re-entered the flat two hours later, and not a sound came from behind that closed door. —  The Lady of the Basement Flat
• He's as jolly as a grig, but he doesn't give up, and I suppose some day Miriam will give in Patricia thrilled with interest Oh, I hope it happens next summer, when we're home!" —  Miss Pat at School
• "The King," said Wellesley Pole, "to use his expression, was as merry as a grig. —  Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) From the Original Family Documents
• Roy loved and obeyed Polly almost as readily as Peggy, and cavorted off beside her as gay as a grig We'll report heavy weather and a disabled ship, messmate," called Ralph Report and hanged. —  Peggy Stewart at School

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