Griped: meaning, definitions and examples

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griped

 

[ ɡraɪp ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

complaining

To gripe means to complain or express dissatisfaction, often in a persistent or annoying manner. It is typically used in informal contexts. When someone grips, they often focus on minor issues, which can be perceived as whiny behavior. This term can also convey a sense of frustration with an ongoing situation.

Synonyms

complain, groan, grumble, moan, whine

Examples of usage

  • She gripes about the weather every day.
  • He always grips when things don't go his way.
  • They griped about the long wait at the restaurant.

Translations

Translations of the word "griped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reclamou

🇮🇳 शिकायत की

🇩🇪 beschwert

🇮🇩 mengeluh

🇺🇦 скаржився

🇵🇱 skarżył się

🇯🇵 不満を言った

🇫🇷 s'est plaint

🇪🇸 se quejó

🇹🇷 şikayet etti

🇰🇷 불평했다

🇸🇦 اشتكى

🇨🇿 stěžoval si

🇸🇰 sťažoval si

🇨🇳 抱怨了

🇸🇮 prijavil se

🇮🇸 kvartaði

🇰🇿 шағымданды

🇬🇪 ჩივოდა

🇦🇿 şikayət etdi

🇲🇽 se quejó

Word origin

The term 'gripe' has its origins in the early 19th century, believed to be derived from an earlier usage in the United States. It is thought to have evolved from the dialect term 'grype', which meant to seize or grip. Over time, the meaning transitioned from a physical action to a figurative one, referring to gripping onto complaints or displeasures. The use of 'gripe' in its modern context as a verb for complaining emerged in English colloquialisms, reflecting social attitudes towards venting frustrations. This transformation mirrors broader societal tendencies to express dissatisfaction with authority or conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,523, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.