gripe — to complain persistently about something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to complain persistently about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡraɪp/
Korean meaning: 불평하다, 투덜거리다
Korean pronunciation: **그**라이프
Example Sentences
- My roommate constantly gripes about my cooking, but he never offers to help.
- The employees' main gripe was the lack of coffee in the break room.
- Instead of griping about the problem, why don't we find a solution?
gripe
VERB//ɡraɪp//
to complain persistently about something
an office worker gestures dramatically while talking to colleagues around a small table. His face shows clear frustration as he points toward the broken coffee machine nearby. The same employee has been complaining about various office issues for several minutes straight. His coworkers show tired expressions and some are looking away or checking their phones. One colleague holds up her hand as if trying to politely stop the complaints. Another worker in the background rolls his eyes while walking away from the conversation. someone complaining persistently about workplace problems
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'gripan' meaning 'to grasp or seize.' The meaning evolved from physically gripping something to emotionally holding onto complaints or grievances.
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📝Examples
“My roommate constantly gripes about my cooking, but he never offers to help.”
“The employees' main gripe was the lack of coffee in the break room.”
“Instead of griping about the problem, why don't we find a solution?”
“His biggest gripe about modern technology is that it's too complicated.”
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