Definition of "carp" in English

noun

1. Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae; specifically the common carp, Cyprinus carpio.

verb

1. To criticize or complain about a fault, especially for frivolous or petty reasons; to cavil.

2. To speak, to talk; also, to talk about a subject in speech or writing.

3. To talk much but to little purpose; to chatter, to prattle.

4. Of a bird: to sing; of a person (such as a minstrel): to sing or recite.

5. To say or tell (something).

6. To find fault with (someone or something); to censure, to criticize.

noun

1. An instance of, or speech, complaining or criticizing about a fault, especially for frivolous or petty reasons; a cavil.