intransitive verb (informal) to complain continually; nag; grumble.He’s always griping about his boss.What is she griping about now? noun (informal) a complaint; grievance.I have to listen to his gripes all day long….
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
unoriginal
adjective combined form of original.The comedian’s jokes were unoriginal and the punchlines predictable. See the full entry
trough
noun 1. a long narrow open container used for serving food or water to animals.The pigs gathered at the trough. 2. any long narrow depression or channel, such as a gutter, a…
Weekly Quiz
With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study the words of the week, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary…
tantalize
transitive verb to tease or torment with the sight or prospect of something desirable but unattainable.He tantalized the dog, waving the strip of bacon in front of its nose. See the full…