carp

noun
UK: /kɑːp/
US: /kɑːrp/

  1. A type of fish that lives in lakes and rivers.

    1. We caught a carp in the lake today after trying for hours.
    2. The pond is well-stocked with carp, making it popular for fishing.

  2. A large, edible freshwater fish, often farmed for food.

    1. The restaurant serves delicious carp that is fresh from the farm.
    2. In some cultures, carp is a traditional dish served during special occasions.

Synonyms

cavil grumble quibble complain grouse
carp intransitive-verb

  1. To complain or find fault continually, especially about unimportant things.

    1. He is always carping about the smallest issues every day.
    2. Stop carping; if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

  2. To express discontent or grumble about someone or something in a petty way.

    1. She's always carping at her colleagues, which creates a negative atmosphere.
    2. Rather than carping about the problem, let's focus on finding a solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "carp" in English means: A type of fish that lives in lakes and rivers., A large, edible freshwater fish, often farmed for food..

The phonetic transcription of "carp" is /kɑːp/ in British English and /kɑːrp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "carp": cavil, grumble, quibble, complain, grouse.

Example usage of "carp": "We caught a carp in the lake today after trying for hours.". More examples on the page.