noun
Meaning 1
Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines; gripe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
griping
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Pronunciation
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rhymes with -aɪpɪŋ
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verb
Meaning 2
present participle and gerund of gripe
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
Meaning 3
acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: colic, intestinal colic, gripes
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: pain, hurting
Narrower terms: lead colic, painter's colic
History
Etymology
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