carp

US /kɑːrp/
UK /kɑːrp/
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a large freshwater fish, Cyprinus carpio, of the carp family Cyprinidae, native to Europe and Asia, often bred for food or sport

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We caught a large carp in the lake.
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Carp are known for their resilience and adaptability.
1.

complain or find fault continually, typically about trivial matters

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She's always carping about the weather.
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He tends to carp at every little mistake.
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