carper
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🇺🇸
/ˈkɑɹpər/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɑːpə/
habitual fault-finder
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carper' originates from English, specifically the word 'carp' with the agent suffix '-er', where 'carp' meant 'to complain'.
Historical Evolution
'carp' changed from the Middle English word 'carpen' and eventually became the modern English word 'carp', from which the agent noun 'carper' was formed.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to complain or find fault', but over time it evolved into its current usage as 'a person who habitually complains' when used as 'carper'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who complains or criticizes repeatedly or habitually; a fault-finder.
He's such a carper that nothing he sees is ever good enough.
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Last updated: 2025/09/11 14:25