Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being grippy, or the tendency to cause a grip, especially in something that is being grasped or held.

“The athlete’s grip on the pole was a result of its gripness and the gripness of his gloves.”

2. noun

A tendency or condition of being difficult to let go of, especially an emotional attachment.

“Her gripness on the past was affecting her ability to move on.”