Sekirov Dictionary

carp

UK /ˈkɑːp/US /ˈkɑɹp/

verb6

  1. To criticize or complain about a fault, especially for frivolous or petty reasons; to cavil.
  2. (no longer used) To find fault with (someone or something); to censure, to criticize.
  3. (no longer used) To speak, to talk; also, to talk about a subject in speech or writing.
  4. (no longer used) To talk much but to little purpose; to chatter, to prattle.
  5. (no longer used) To say or tell (something).
  6. (no longer used) Of a bird: to sing; of a person (such as a minstrel): to sing or recite.

noun3

  1. Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae.
  2. The common carp, Cyprinus carpio.
  3. An instance of, or speech, complaining or criticizing about a fault, especially for frivolous or petty reasons; a cavil.
forms

carped · carping · carpeth · carps · carpest

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