gripe

noun
UK: /ɡraɪp/
US: /ɡraɪp/

  1. A complaint, especially a minor or petty one.

    1. My biggest gripe is the slow internet.
    2. Her constant gripes about the weather are quite tiresome to listen to.

Synonyms

protest grumble whine grouse complaint
gripe verb

  1. To complain constantly or naggingly.

    1. He always gripes about his work.
    2. She griped that her coffee was too cold this morning at the office.

  2. To have a painful spasm in the bowels or stomach.

    1. The spicy food made my stomach gripe.
    2. The baby griped all night because of gas pains making them fussy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "gripe" is /ɡraɪp/ in British English and /ɡraɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gripe": protest, grumble, whine, grouse, complaint.

Example usage of "gripe": "My biggest gripe is the slow internet.". More examples on the page.