cribbing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of complaining or grumbling persistently and excessively.

  - "She is always cribbing about her job."
  - "The children were cribbing in the back seat of the car."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with cribbing
gribbing , ribbing , nibbling

---

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Crib () : A small enclosed structure for sheltering livestock or for storing goods.
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of cribbing that leads to same result
cribbing , cribbings , crib , cribbed , cribber , cribbers , cribs

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

cribbed (past tense), cribs (third person singular present), cribbedly (adverb)

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to complain about the quality of wine' in Old French 'cribben', from 'cribbe' meaning 'barrel'. The meaning evolved to 'to complain' in Middle English.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Cribbing is a behavior that can be observed in many different species, including primates, elephants, and even birds.

2. The term 'cribbing' is also used in horse training to describe a behavior where a horse sucks on a surface, such as a mat, to relieve stress.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Complaining: A behavior characterized by frequent and excessive expressions of dissatisfaction or annoyance.

2. Grumbling: A low, continuous sound of complaint or discontent.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Cribbing is a common behavior observed in both humans and animals. In literature, it is depicted as a negative trait, often associated with ingratitude and lack of contentment. In art, it is depicted as a source of humor, as in the painting 'The Cribbing Dog' by Sir Edwin Landseer.

How to Memorize "cribbing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a constant frown on their face, expressing their dissatisfaction with their surroundings.
   - Visualize the word 'cribbing' written out in large letters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cribbing' with the sound of a persistent complaint.
   - Think of the word 'complaining' when you see or hear the word 'cribbing'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'C' is for Complaining, 'R' is for Rhyming, 'I' is for Irritating, 'B' is for Bothering, and 'B' is for Bothersome'.

---

Memorize "cribbing" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize cribbing is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.