Griper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɹaɪp.ə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Griper is a noun meaning One who gripes.
Meaning
One who gripes.
More Meanings
- (archaic) An oppressor or extortioner.
Example Sentences
When Southey's sackbut tunes the praise Of every Royal griper, Or any Minister, whose pipe Takes part in measures rotten ripe, While England pays the piper!
[…] there wanted not those who condemned his pride and hypocrisy, knowing Pandulphus to be a most greedy griper, as appeared by his unconscionable oppression in the bishopric of Norwich, which was afterwards bestowed upon him.
She did Accept of our intended Present, which (she said) manifested our Love and Loyalty; most graciously affirming, That She was never any greedy Griper, or fast Holder; and what We did present, She would not hoard up; but Our Eyes should see the Bestowing of it.
Word Forms
- gripers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grouser, grumbler, grudger, grabbler, grump, groucher.
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