How to Pronounce "carp about"
expression
ˈkɑɹp/ /əˈbaʊt
KARP uh-BOWT
kˈɑːp/ /ɐbˈaʊt
KAAHP uh-BOWT
Definition
To complain constantly or find fault, especially about minor or unimportant things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑɹp/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
kˈɑːp/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KARP uh-BOWT
UK
KAAHP uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
She likes to carp about the food at every restaurant.
Please don't carp about the weather all day.
He always carps about his job, even though it's not that bad.
Stop carping about the mess and help clean up!