Meaning & use
gripe
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to complain in a persistent, often petty way; as a noun, a minor complaint.
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Employees griped about the new parking policy for weeks.
My main gripe with the app is how slowly it loads.
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Suggests a smaller, more casual complaint than 'protest' or 'object,' often used in informal conversation.
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