Carping

/ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Constantly complaining or finding fault with things in an annoying or petty way.

Etymology

From the verb 'carp', meaning to complain, which comes from Old Norse 'karpa'. The '-ing' suffix makes it an adjective describing someone's behavior.

Kelly Says

The word 'carp' for complaining might actually come from the fish itself—maybe because fishermen got tired of carping (complaining) about their catches, the word stuck around.

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