1. Sharp, sudden pains in the stomach or intestines; stomach cramps.
Usage: Often used in plural form.; Common in medical and informal contexts.
2. Complaints or grievances; persistent annoyances.
Usage: Informal.; Often used in the phrase 'have the gripes about' something.

1. To complain or grumble persistently.
Usage: Informal.; Third-person singular present tense of 'gripe'.

Examples

• The baby had the gripes all night and wouldn't sleep.
• He gripes about the weather every single day.
• She gripes constantly about her job, but never looks for a new one.
• The medication caused stomach gripes in some patients.
• My coworkers gripes about the new schedule are getting tiresome.
• If you have gripes about the decision, you should speak up in the meeting.
• He gripes that the food is always cold at the cafeteria.