carping — continually complaining, especially about trivial matters
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: continually complaining, especially about trivial matters
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 사소한 일에 대해 계속 불평하는, 트집잡는
Korean pronunciation: **카**핑
Example Sentences
- The food critic's carping review mentioned everything from the napkin color to the spoon size.
- Her carping about the movie ruined the whole experience for everyone.
- Stop your carping and try to enjoy the vacation for once!
carping
ADJECTIVE//ˈkɑːrpɪŋ//
continually complaining, especially about trivial matters
A carping customer complains about trivial food presentation details
Stop carping and harping - you're warping their confidence!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'carpen' and ultimately from Latin 'carpere' meaning 'to pluck' or 'to pick at.' The meaning evolved from physically picking at something to constantly finding fault with others, like a bird pecking persistently at food.
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📝Examples
“The food critic's carping review mentioned everything from the napkin color to the spoon size.”
“Her carping about the movie ruined the whole experience for everyone.”
“Stop your carping and try to enjoy the vacation for once!”
“The carping customer complained that his coffee was too hot, then too cold, then too medium.”
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