What does CARPS mean?

carps

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• a type of freshwater fish with barbels around its mouth
• to complain or find fault constantly in a nagging way

Pronunciations:

• US: /kɑrps/
• UK: /kɑːps/

Origin and Usage:

The word "carps" originated from Middle English "carpe" which means "to talk, converse." It is first recorded in the 13th century and has been used since then to refer to a type of freshwater fish or to complain or find fault constantly in a nagging way.

Synonyms:

• complain
• grumble
• nag
• whine

Related Words:

• craps
• scarp
• scarf
• sharp
• scary

Example Sentences:

• He caught a lot of carps at the lake.
• She always carps about how messy the house is.