gripeful

adj

Etymology

From gripe + -ful.

  1. derived from *gʰreyb-
  2. inherited from *grīpaną
  3. inherited from grīpan
  4. inherited from gripen
  5. suffixed as gripeful — “gripe + ful

Definitions

  1. Disposed to gripe

    Disposed to gripe; gripey.

    • Our imp, with gripeful longing, sought The nearest beer-saloon, A dozen brimming schooners bought And stowed in his "galleon;"
    • His attitude changed. He was less gripeful and more grateful.

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