carp
1to find fault or complain querulously or unreasonably; be niggling in criticizing; cavil: to carp at minor errors.
a peevish complaint.
Origin of carp
1Other words for carp
Other words from carp
- carper, noun
Other definitions for carp (2 of 4)
a large freshwater cyprinid fish, Cyprinus carpio, native to Asia but widely introduced in tropical and temperate waters: an important food fish in many countries.
any of various other fishes of the family Cyprinidae.
Origin of carp
2Other definitions for -carp (3 of 4)
a combining form occurring in compounds that denote a part of a fruit or fruiting body: endocarp.
Origin of -carp
3Other definitions for carp. (4 of 4)
carpentry.
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How to use carp in a sentence
These carpers affect to set down to the score of the University all the money that is spent by the young men who reside in it.
Advice to a Young Man upon First Going to Oxford | Edward BerensYes, Carlyle was ashamed of himself as few men have been; and let all carpers look at what he did.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 24 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonIt does not make any difference whether it meet the minds of carpers or critics, or of the enemies of the kingdom of God, or not.
Gospel Doctrine | Joseph F. SmithWe do not care to exhibit the books of the Church to such carpers, and to that class of people.
Gospel Doctrine | Joseph F. SmithSince there arose carpers to say that Mr. Hickok went too far in these homicides, he laid down his trust and journeyed to Abilene.
The Sunset Trail | Alfred Henry Lewis
British Dictionary definitions for carp (1 of 3)
/ (kɑːp) /
(intr often foll by at) to complain or find fault; nag pettily
Origin of carp
1Derived forms of carp
- carper, noun
British Dictionary definitions for carp (2 of 3)
/ (kɑːp) /
a freshwater teleost food fish, Cyprinus carpio, having a body covered with cycloid scales, a naked head, one long dorsal fin, and two barbels on each side of the mouth: family Cyprinidae
any other fish of the family Cyprinidae; a cyprinid
Origin of carp
2Other words from carp
- Related adjectives: cyprinid, cyprinoid
British Dictionary definitions for -carp (3 of 3)
(in botany) fruit or a reproductive structure that develops into a particular part of the fruit: epicarp
Origin of -carp
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