diff --git a/config.h b/config.h
index c826b7a..ab00f5c 100644
--- a/config.h
+++ b/config.h
@@ -38,6 +38,8 @@ static const char *colors[16] = {
     "#ffffff", // bright white
 };
 
+static const bool resize_grip = false;
+
 static const bool scroll_on_output = false;
 static const bool scroll_on_keystroke = true;
 
diff --git a/termite.c b/termite.c
index d9f7193..6267699 100644
--- a/termite.c
+++ b/termite.c
@@ -259,6 +259,7 @@ int main(int argc, char **argv) {
     vte_terminal_set_audible_bell(VTE_TERMINAL(vte), audible_bell);
     vte_terminal_set_visible_bell(VTE_TERMINAL(vte), visible_bell);
     vte_terminal_set_mouse_autohide(VTE_TERMINAL(vte), mouse_autohide);
+    gtk_window_set_has_resize_grip(GTK_WINDOW(window), resize_grip);
 
 #ifdef TRANSPARENCY
     GdkScreen *screen = gtk_widget_get_screen(window);