griping Meaning & Definition
-aɪpɪŋ
What Does Griping Mean?
Griping is a verb that means present participle and gerund of gripe. As a noun, it means Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines; gripe.
Griping in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-aɪpɪŋ/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | bitch, complain and whine |
| Plural | gripings |
Griping Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of gripe
Griping as a Noun
- Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines; gripe.
Verb
- To complain; to whine.
- To annoy or bother.
What's griping you?
- To tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing close-hauled, requires constant labour at the helm.
- 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.
- To suffer griping pains.
- To make a grab (to, towards, at or upon something).
- To seize or grasp.
Synonyms of Griping
Griping synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Griping
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Griping in a Sentence
What's griping you?
Word Forms & Grammar
griping
griping (plural gripings)
Words That Rhyme With Griping
Pronouncing Griping
The standard pronunciation of griping is /-aɪpɪŋ/, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Griping
Is griping a verb or a noun?
Griping is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for griping?
Close synonyms of griping are bitch, complain and whine. See the full list of griping synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of griping?
The plural of griping is gripings.