Comparative form of gripy; more inclined to grip tightly or more likely to cause gripping pain.
From 'gripy' (adjective meaning having a gripping quality or painful, from 'grip') plus the comparative suffix '-er' meaning 'more.'
The word 'gripier' shows how English handles comparisons—we add '-er' for short adjectives and keep adding it even for words that sound awkward, which is why 'gripier' is technically correct even though it sounds a bit odd.
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