1
as in complainer
a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things
a petty griper who drove us nuts with his merciless nitpicking
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2
as in crab
an irritable and complaining person
driving across the country in four days would make anyone a confirmed griper
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Noun
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An energy vampire has bad body language, the complaining look on their face, the vocal complainer.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026 -
If family needs cause drama, set kind boundaries and explain them to any complainers.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
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This crab dish from Mobile, Alabama, is a light and beautiful way to start your meal.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sweet Sea Creatures In this Easter egg design, kids can create their own turtles, crabs, octopuses—or any type of fish!—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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Style them with scarf tops, baby tees, or a cropped cardigan, and be prepared to receive compliments.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that measles is one of the most contagious viral infections in the world and can be particularly dangerous for babies, young children, and pregnant and immunocompromised people.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Monrovia Police Department said the woman suffered minor injuries after the bear swiped at her leg and scratched the back of her knee on Saturday.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Starting on May 31, visitors will be required to pack out human waste and carry bear-resistant food storage containers, which must be approved by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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One dark place on a tight side street sold only 78 records and hand crank victrolas, not altogether odd with so many in Ireland still off the grid.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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Every crank needs a foil, just as every vaccine skeptic benefits from herd immunity.—
Michael Tedder,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Griper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/griper. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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