gripe
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for gripe, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To complain, often persistently about something minor.
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How to use gripe
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Etymology
From Old English grīpan ("to grasp"); the "complain" sense developed later, via an old meaning of griping stomach pains — a gripe was originally a pinching or cramping pain before it came to mean a nagging complaint.
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What does “gripe” mean?
The word “gripe” means to complain, often persistently about something minor. In plain terms, a minor complaint, or the act of grumbling about something.
How do you pronounce “gripe”?
“Gripe” is pronounced gryp (/ɡɹaɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “gripe” in a sentence?
Here is “gripe” used in a sentence: “She griped to her friend about the long commute.”
What part of speech is “gripe”?
Depending on how it is used, “gripe” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “gripe” come from?
The word “gripe” comes from Old English. From Old English grīpan ("to grasp"); the "complain" sense developed later, via an old meaning of griping stomach pains — a gripe was originally a pinching or cramping pain before it came to mean a nagging complaint.
How many meanings does “gripe” have?
“Gripe” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to complain, often persistently about something minor.