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/ɡraɪp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A complaint or a grievance.
She had a gripe about the new policies at work.
A feeling of discomfort or pain.
He had a slight gripe in his side after the long run.
verb
To complain or express dissatisfaction about something.
He tends to gripe about the quality of the service at the restaurant.
To cause to feel a sharp, sudden pain.
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
Slang Meanings
to complain about something trivial
Stop griping over small things!
an expression of annoyance or dissatisfaction
His griping gets on my nerves.