B2verbinformalemotions
US/ɡraɪp/
UK/ɡraɪp/
to complain about something, usually something small, in an annoying way
In context
The staff gripe about the coffee, but they still drink it.
My only gripe with this phone is the short battery life.
Stop griping and enjoy the trip, it's a holiday!
Words that go with gripe
verb + preposition
- gripe aboutFans gripe about ticket prices every season.
adjective + noun
- main gripeMy main gripe is the noise from the street.
- only gripeMy only gripe is that the room was small.
- common gripeSlow Wi-Fi is a common gripe in hotels.
- biggest gripeMy biggest gripe is the slow Wi-Fi.