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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

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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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