grey power
The collective political, economic, and social influence of senior citizens, especially when they are mobilized by a common interest.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Politicians now pay close attention to grey power during elections.”
“The new law passed because the local seniors organized and used their grey power to influence the vote.”
“As the demographic shift continues, the rising tide of grey power is forcing governments to reconsider their long-term funding for social services and healthcare.”
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brown power
The production of electricity made from conventional sources, such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.
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come to power
To be installed in high office, for example as a king, president, or prime minister.
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get grey hair from
To acquire great frustration, confusion, or anxiousness from (something or someone).
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give someone grey hair
To give someone great frustration, confusion, or anxiousness.
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gray hat
A morally ambiguous character; an antihero.
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grey area
An area intermediate between two mutually exclusive states or categories, where the border between the two is fuzzy or ill-defined.
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grey cells
Brains; a person's ability to think, especially referring to intelligence.
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grey matter
Brains; a person's ability to think.
Last updated August 10, 2026