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- [kahrp]
- /kɑrp/
- /kɑːp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahrp]
- /kɑrp/
Definitions of carp word
- variable noun carp A carp is a kind of fish that lives in lakes and rivers. 3
- verb carp If you say that someone is carping, you mean that they keep criticizing or complaining about someone or something, especially in a way you think is unnecessary or annoying. 3
- verb carp to complain or find fault; nag pettily 3
- noun carp 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 3
- noun carp any other fish of the family Cyprinidae; a cyprinid 3
- intransitive verb carp to complain or find fault in a petty or nagging way 3
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Origin of carp
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English carpen to speak, prate < Old Norse karpa to brag, wrangle
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Parts of speech for Carp
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
carp popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for carp
verb carp
- grumble — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
- quibble — an instance of the use of ambiguous, prevaricating, or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point at issue.
- cavil — If you say that someone cavils at something, you mean that they make criticisms of it that you think are unimportant or unnecessary.
- knock — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- criticize — If you criticize someone or something, you express your disapproval of them by saying what you think is wrong with them.
Antonyms for carp
verb carp
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
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