Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

gripey

American  
[grahy-pee] / ˈgraɪ pi /
Or gripy

adjective

gripier, gripiest
  1. resembling or causing gripes.


Etymology

Origin of gripey

First recorded in 1875–80; gripe + -y 1

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "gripey" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com