Etymology

Noun

1. Pain of mind on account of something in the past; mental suffering arising from any cause, as misfortune, loss of friends, misconduct of one's self or others, etc.; sorrow; sadness.

   Her betrayal caused Jeff grief.

   Surely, he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows. -Isaiah 53:4

2. Cause of sorrow or pain; that which afflicts or distresses; trial; grievance.

   She was worn out from so much grief.

3. Physical pain, or a cause of it; malady.

   My elbow has been giving me grief.

4. hassle, abuse

   Fred was giving me grief over the money I owed him.

Verb

1. To harass and annoy other players of a game in a deliberate attempt to interfere with their enjoyment of it; especially, to do this as one’s primary activity in the game.

Usage notes

• This verb is most commonly found in the gerund-participle and the derived noun .