Meaning & Definition of word "Gripe"
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Gripe
/ɡraɪp/
noun:
- 1. A complaint or a grievance.
- Example: She had a gripe about the new policies at work.
- 2. A feeling of discomfort or pain.
- Example: He had a slight gripe in his side after the long run.
verb:
- 1. To complain or express dissatisfaction about something.
- Example: He tends to gripe about the quality of the service at the restaurant.
- 2. To cause to feel a sharp, sudden pain.
- Example: The stomachache will gripe you if you eat too much junk food.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English gripan, to seize, grasp.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gripe session:
a meeting or discussion where grievances are aired.
find something to gripe about:
to look for minor issues to complain concerning.
Related Words
complaint:
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory.
grievance:
a real or imagined wrong or cause for complaint.
Slang Meanings of gripe
Meaning: to complain about something trivial
Example Sentence: Stop griping over small things!
Meaning: an expression of annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example Sentence: His griping gets on my nerves.