resmungar — meaning in English

English meaning

• carp noun A large freshwater fish often found in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers, and sometimes farmed for food.
• grumble verb To complain in a low, muttering, discontented way.
• mutter verb To speak quietly and indistinctly, especially in complaint or annoyance.

Senses

resmungar is used for these senses in English:

• carp To criticize or complain about a fault, especially for frivolous or petty reasons; to cavil. [(often) with at]
• grumble (intransitive) To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.
• mutter To utter words, especially complaints or angry expressions, indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; to say under one's breath.

carp — full definition

1. noun A large freshwater fish often found in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers, and sometimes farmed for food.
2. verb To complain or find fault persistently, often over minor things.

grumble — full definition

1. verb To complain in a low, muttering, discontented way.
2. noun A low rumbling sound, or a muttered complaint.

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