adjective
- comparative form of gripy; more inclined to grip or hold firmly
- comparative form of gripy; causing or characterized by gripping pains in the stomach or intestines
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Usage: informal; medical
Examples
- These new hiking boots have a gripier sole than my old ones.
- The road was wet, so I needed gripier tires for better traction.
- That spicy food made my stomach feel gripier than usual.
- The gripier texture of the gloves helped me maintain my hold on the rope.
- After eating too quickly, she complained that her stomach felt gripier.