carp
2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for carp, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large freshwater fish often found in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers, and sometimes farmed for food.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
cavil
chicane
Antonyms
How to use carp
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
carp about something
constant carping
catch a carp
Etymology
The fish name comes from Old French carpe, likely of Germanic origin. The "to complain" sense instead traces to Old Norse karpa ("to boast, argue"), later influenced by Latin carpere ("to pluck at, slander").
Full origin of carp →Frequently asked questions
What does “carp” mean?
The word “carp” means a large freshwater fish often found in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers, and sometimes farmed for food. In plain terms, either the pond fish, or the habit of nagging and nitpicking about small things.
How do you pronounce “carp”?
“Carp” is pronounced KAHP (/ˈkɑɹp/ in IPA).
How do you use “carp” in a sentence?
Here is “carp” used in a sentence: “They spent the afternoon fishing for carp at the lake.”
What part of speech is “carp”?
Depending on how it is used, “carp” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “carp” come from?
The word “carp” comes from Latin. The fish name comes from Old French carpe, likely of Germanic origin. The "to complain" sense instead traces to Old Norse karpa ("to boast, argue"), later influenced by Latin carpere ("to pluck at, slander").
Is “carp” a common word?
“Carp” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “carp” have?
“Carp” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large freshwater fish often found in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers, and sometimes farmed for food.
