carp

Intermediate

/kɑːrp/

verb
To complain or find fault continually about trivial matters

carp in a sentence

  • “The students began to carp about the extra homework assignments, much to the teacher's frustration.”
  • “He's always carping about his boss.”
  • “He's tired of always being carped at by his critics.”
  • “The neighbor wouldn't stop carping all day.”

What does “carp” mean?

carp (verb) means to complain or find fault continually about trivial matters. It is pronounced /kɑːrp/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "carp" mean?
carp (verb) means: To complain or find fault continually about trivial matters
How do you pronounce "carp"?
"carp" is pronounced /kɑːrp/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "carp" in a sentence?
Here is "carp" used in a sentence: The students began to carp about the extra homework assignments, much to the teacher's frustration.

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