transitive verb griped, griping grip′·ing

1. Archaic
   1. to grasp; clutch
   2. to distress; oppress; afflict
2. to cause sudden, sharp pain in the bowels of
3. ☆ Slang to annoy; irritate

Etymology: ME gripen < OE grīpan, to seize, akin to Ger greifen < IE base *ghreib-, to grasp, akin to base of grab

intransitive verb

1. to feel sharp pains in the bowels
2. ☆ Slang to complain; grumble

noun

1. the pressure or pain of something distressing or afflicting
2. a sudden, sharp pain in the bowels: usually used in pl.
3. Rare a handle
4. 1. a device that grips
   2. Naut. hooks, straps, etc. for holding a ship's boat in place
5. ☆ Slang a complaint
6. Archaic
   1. a grasping or clutching
   2. control; mastery