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griping

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

griping

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griping is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, griping is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgriping

1verb
  • 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.
1noun
  • Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines; gripe.
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