Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Gripes.
Gripes - as a noun
Acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
colicgripingintestinal colicHypernyms (Closely Related)
hurtingpainHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gripes - as a verb
To complain; to whine.
To annoy or bother.
Example: "What's griping you?"
To tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing close-hauled, requires constant labour at the helm.
To pinch; to distress. specifically, to cause pinching and spasmodic pain to the bowels of, as by the effects of certain purgative or indigestible substances.
To suffer griping pains.
To make a grab (to, towards, at or upon something).
To seize or grasp.
Example Sentences
"His constant gripes about the weather made everyone annoyed."
"I could hear her gripes about her boss from across the office."
"He always has some gripes about the food in this restaurant."
"My brother's gripes about school are starting to get on my nerves."
"She expressed her gripes about the government's new policies during the protest."
Word Game Points
Is GRIPES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gripes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GRIPES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is GRIPES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gripes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGRIPES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is GRIPES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gripes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGRIPES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.