noun
- plural of carp; freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae
verb
- complains or finds fault constantly
Examples
- The pond was stocked with several large carps.
- Golden carps swam lazily in the ornamental pool.
- She always carps about the weather.
- He carps at every decision his boss makes.
- Stop carping and try to be more positive.
- The critic carps about minor flaws in otherwise excellent work.