Gripe
/ɡraɪp/noun
To express a complaint or grievance.
Did you know?The term 'gripe' is believed to derive from an Old Norse word meaning 'to seize or grasp', evoking a sense of being held in torment.
Etymological Timeline
Old Norse
ON
gripa
“to seize, grasp, or clutch.”
Middle English
ME
gripen
“to seize, hold tightly.”
Late Middle English
ME
grype
“to complain or express discomfort.”
Modern English
English
gripe
“to express dissatisfaction or pain.”