The word "carp" means to complain annoyingly. An example sentence illustrates its use in describing people who constantly complain about their boss. A recent article uses "carping" to describe criticisms of Brad Pitt's wig in a hypothetical movie sequel. While "carp" also refers to a fish, the two words are unrelated. The verb "carp" originated from Scandinavian roots, specifically the Icelandic word for dispute. The fish "carp" derives from Late Latin, a common source for plant and animal names. The verb entered the English language in the 15th century. The fish also entered the English language in the 15th century. The coincidence in spelling is purely accidental. There is no linguistic connection between the complaining action and the fish.