Meaning of the word carp in English

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carp

US /kɑːrp/

UK /kɑːrp/

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

Example:

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We caught a large carp in the lake.

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Carp are known for their resilience and adaptability.

complain or find fault continually, typically about trivial matters

Example:

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She's always carping about the weather.

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He tends to carp at every little mistake.

Synonym:

complain grumble gripe whine moan

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