0 to criticize or mock (= laugh at) someone for something: --
His lower back has always given him grief.
I injured my knee two years ago and it still gives me grief.
My teenage son will completely ignore me, or ask me for money, or give me grief, but he's secretly happy that I'm there.
His teammates gave him grief over his hairstyle, but he didn't care.
Jane gave me more grief than any other senator. She was constantly in my face.