Background for griping

griping

/ˈɡraɪpɪŋ/

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verb

To complain; to whine.

Examples :

"Even though the test was difficult, griping about it won't change our grades. "

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verb

To annoy or bother.

Examples :

"His constant griping about the food annoyed everyone at the table. "

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verb

To tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing close-hauled, requires constant labour at the helm.

Examples :

"The small sailboat was griping, constantly needing correction to stay on course. "

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verb

To pinch; to distress. Specifically, to cause pinching and spasmodic pain to the bowels of, as by the effects of certain purgative or indigestible substances.

Examples :

"The spicy chili was delicious, but later that night, my stomach was griping terribly, and I couldn't sleep. "

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verb

To suffer griping pains.

Examples :

"My stomach was griping all morning after I ate that spicy food. "

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verb

To make a grab (to, towards, at or upon something).

Examples :

"The child gripped the small toy tightly, afraid it might fall. "

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verb

To seize or grasp.

Examples :

"The child gripped the handle of the swing tightly before pushing off. "

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noun

Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines; gripe.

Examples :

"The child complained of a bad griping in his stomach after eating too much candy. "

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