CARPER

carper, niggler

(noun) someone who constantly criticizes in a petty way

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Proper noun

Carper (plural Carpers)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Carper is the 5773rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 6002 individuals. Carper is most common among White (90.44%) individuals.

Etymology

Noun

carper (plural carpers)

A person who habitually carps, who talks too much and regularly finds fault.

Synonyms

• See also complainer

Source: Wiktionary


Carp"er, n.

Definition: One who carps; a caviler. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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