Definition
gripple
adjective
- Inclined to grasp or hold tightly; greedy or miserly.
Usage: archaic or dialectal; chiefly Scottish and Northern English
Examples
- The gripple merchant refused to lower his prices even for loyal customers.
- His gripple nature made him unpopular in the community.
- She had a gripple hold on her inheritance and would not share it.
- The gripple landlord extracted every penny from his tenants.