gripey
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of gripey
Example Sentences
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Neighbour James Ellis, however, said he saw no issue if it was Capt Sir Tom's wish for the family to keep the profits, and that people were "getting a bit gripey".
From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2024
This change was lamented by some industry vets, most notably on the gripey and hyperbolic George Strait and Alan Jackson duet “Murder on Music Row.”
From Time ● Oct. 2, 2012
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