Meaning of the word griping in English

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griping

US /ˈɡraɪ.pɪŋ/

UK /ˈɡraɪ.pɪŋ/

complaining about something in a persistent, irritating way

Example:

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He's always griping about the food.

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Stop griping and get to work!

Synonym:

complaining grumbling whining moaning kvetching

a minor complaint

Example:

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He had a few gripes about the service.

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My only gripe is the lack of parking.

Synonym:

complaint objection protest cavil quibble

Related Word:

gripe gripes