griping
|gri-ping|
/ˈɡraɪpɪŋ/
(gripe)
complain or grumble
Etymology
'gripe' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'grīpan', where the root meant 'to seize or grasp'.
'gripe' changed from Old English 'grīpan' to Middle English 'gripen' and eventually became the modern English word 'gripe'.
Initially, it meant 'to seize or grasp', but over time it evolved into senses including 'to cause abdominal pain' and (later) 'to complain'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a complaint; the act of complaining (usage as a noun or gerund meaning 'a gripe' or 'complaint').
His constant griping annoyed everyone.
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Verb 1
present participle or gerund form of 'gripe' (to complain).
She's always griping about the service.
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Adjective 1
causing or characterized by severe abdominal pain (used especially in phrases like 'griping pains').
The infant had griping pains after the meal.
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Last updated: 2025/11/25 23:18