Twerp
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /twɝp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Twerp is a noun meaning (UK) A fool, a twit.
Meaning
(UK) A fool, a twit.
More Meanings
- (US, childish) A small or puny person; one regarded as insignificant, contemptible.
- (US, childish) A person who can be bullied playfully, or easily teased. Sometimes used as a pet-name (often for a younger sibling).
Example Sentences
Now you've broken it, you twerp!
Get out of my way, you little twerp!
There's many an airman just finishin' his time. There's many a twerp signing on.
Word Forms
- twerps
Synonyms for twerp
Depending on context, synonyms include twit, git, twerk, assbucket, asswipe, badling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include twit, twirp, dumbass, chump, doofus, moron.
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