Gripe

v.

Heard in Tipperary, Cavan and Wexford

To be mean and wanting to grab everything, selfish.

In use

Tommy bought jacks field, that hoor has to gripe everything, griping bastard

Posh English

Thomas acquired the paddock near the lavatory, and that curmudgeon must hoard everything for himself like a selfish scoundrel.

Same phrase, other counties