What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nag
Example
My mother always nags me to clean my room. [nags: verb]
Example
He is such a nag, always complaining about everything. [nag: noun]
carp
Example
She constantly carps about her job, but never does anything to change it. [carps: verb]
Example
He is such a carp, always complaining about the smallest things. [carp: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nag is more commonly used than carp in everyday language, especially in the context of personal relationships. Carp is less common and tends to be used in more formal or literary contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nag and carp?
Carp is generally considered more formal than nag, and is often used in written or literary contexts. Nag is more informal and is commonly used in everyday speech.
