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griping

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb gripe has 1 sense
  1. gripe, grouse, crab, beef, squawk, bellyache, holler - complain; "What was he hollering about?"
    --1 is one way to complain, kick, plain, sound off, quetch, kvetch
    Derived form: noun gripe1
    Sample sentences:
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Definitions from the Web

Griping

Definition:

(Verb) Griping refers to the act of complaining or grumbling continuously about something, usually in a nagging or negative manner.

(Adjective) Griping describes someone who is constantly complaining or finding faults in things around them.

(Noun) Griping is a continuous act of complaining or grumbling about something.

Sense 1: Verb - To complain or grumble

Example Sentence:

He was griping about the long wait in line at the grocery store.

Sense 2: Adjective - Complaining or finding faults

Example Sentence:

Her griping attitude made it difficult for others to enjoy the outing.

Sense 3: Noun - Continuous act of complaining

Example Sentence:

His constant griping about his job led to a negative work environment.

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