Gripes Meaning in English

word · lemma: gripe

US

ˈɡɹaɪps

GRYPS

UK

ɡɹˈaɪps

GRYPS

Definition

'Gripes' are complaints, usually minor or about things that annoy someone. People often use 'gripes' when talking informally about their problems or irritations.

Usage & Nuances

'Gripes' is informal and often used in phrases like 'have gripes about' or 'air your gripes.' Refers to multiple complaints, usually not very serious. Not used in formal writing.

• Spanish: quejas - reclamaciones (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): queixas - reclamações (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): queixas - reclamações (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 抱怨 - 不满
• Chinese (Traditional): 抱怨 - 不滿
• Hindi: शिकायतें
• Arabic: شكاوى
• Bengali: অভিযোগ - ক্ষোভ
• Russian: претензии - жалобы (незначительные)
• Japanese: 不満 - 愚痴
• Vietnamese: phàn nàn - than phiền
• Korean: 불평 - 불만
• Turkish: şikayet - yakınma
• Urdu: شکایات - گلے
• Indonesian: keluhan - komplain

Example Sentences

He has many gripes about his job.

basic

Students shared their gripes with the teacher.

basic

I try not to complain, but I have a few gripes.

basic

Do you have any gripes about the new policies?

natural

Everyone has their own little gripes now and then.

natural

Let’s air our gripes before the meeting ends.

natural