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griped

The correct spelling is griped.

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verb

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The correct spelling is griped. To complain; to whine. For example: "What's griping you?"

Usage Examples

What's griping you?

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To complain; to whine.
  2. 2.To annoy or bother.
  3. 3.To tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing close-hauled, requires constant labour at the helm.
  4. 4.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.
  5. 5.To suffer griping pains.

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