griped; griping
Definition of gripe
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to complain with grumbling
Students griped about having too much homework.
2 : to experience gripes
gripe
nounDefinition of gripe (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of gripe was before the 12th century
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