griping
ˈɡraɪpɪŋ
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Definition of griping - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
annoyanceDatedUSpersistent source of irritation or discomfortDatedUS
  • His constant griping was hard to ignore.
complaining nagging whining
2.
medicalDatedsharp abdominal pain often in infantsDated
  • The baby was crying due to griping.
colic stomachache

Adjective

1.
annoyingDatedcausing strong feelings of annoyance or discomfortDated
  • The griping noise from the construction site kept everyone awake.
irritating vexing
2.
medicalDatedcausing sudden sharp pain in the stomachDated
  • He was doubled over with griping pain.
colicky cramping
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Origin of griping

Old English, gripan (to seize)

Examples of griping in a sentence

  • Her griping about the weather was endless.
  • Griping can be distressing for new parents.
  • Doctors often see cases of griping in infants.
  • The griping complaints from the customers were hard to ignore.
  • Her griping attitude made the meeting unbearable.
  • The griping sensation made him wince in pain.

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  1. French:jérémiades, agaçant, ...
  2. German:Genörgel, nervig, ...
  3. Italian:brontolio, fastidioso, ...
  4. Spanish:queja, molesto, ...
  5. Portuguese:queixas, irritante, ...
  6. Chinese:抱怨, 恼人的, ...
  7. Japanese:不満, うるさい, ...
  8. Arabic:تذمر دائم, مُزْعِج, ...
  9. Hebrew:קִיטּוּרִים, מְעַצְבֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:ворчание, раздражающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бурчання, дратівливий, ...
  12. Hindi:परेशानी, परेशान करने वाला, ...
gripe
ɡraɪp

Definition of gripe - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
grievancecomplaint about something minor
  • His main gripe was the lack of good coffee.
complaint grumble whine
2.
medicalTECH.sudden intense pain in the intestinesTECH.
  • He doubled over with a gripe in his stomach.
cramp spasm twinge

Verb

1.
annoytr.cause annoyance or bother to someonetr.
  • His constant interruptions really gripe me.
complain grumble moan
2.
behaviorintr.complain persistently or annoyinglyintr.
  • She won't stop griping about the weather.
complain grumble whine
3.
maritimeintr.Datedtend to come up into the windintr.Dated
  • The ship gripes when sailing close-hauled.
luff veer yaw
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Expressions with gripe

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feel or express a complaint or dissatisfaction
I have a gripe about the new rules.
website for complaints about a company or service
He created a gripe site to share his bad experiences with the airline.
liquid given to babies to ease discomfort like colic or teething
Many parents use gripe water for their baby's colic or teething.

Origin of gripe

Old English, gripan (to seize)

Examples of gripe in a sentence

  • A common gripe is the slow internet speed.
  • The patient complained of a sudden gripe after dinner.
  • Doctors often treat gripes with specific medications.
  • Loud noises gripe her during study time.
  • The delay in service began to gripe the customers.
  • He's always griping about the traffic.

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  1. French:grief, agacer, ...
  2. German:Beschwerde, nerven, ...
  3. Italian:lamentela, infastidire, ...
  4. Spanish:queja, fastidiar, ...
  5. Portuguese:queixa, irritar, ...
  6. Chinese:小抱怨, 烦, ...
  7. Japanese:小さな不満, 苛立たせる, ...
  8. Arabic:شَكْوَى, أَزْعَجَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּלוּנָה, לְעַצְבֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:незначительная жалоба, раздражать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скарга, дратувати, ...
  12. Hindi:शिकायत, परेशान करना, ...

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