What does whippersnapper mean?
Whippersnapper means (colloquial) A young and cheeky or presumptuous person; often with a connotation of ignorance via inexperience..
Whippersnapper
/ˈwɪpəˌsnæpə/ · noun
Meaning
(colloquial) A young and cheeky or presumptuous person; often with a connotation of ignorance via inexperience..
Example Sentences
These whippersnappers have never had to walk far or carry water.
"Throw me a nine iron Fatman, I want to make sure of getting inside you young whippersnappers."
Eisenhower thought that the President-elect, his junior by over 25 years, was merely a "young whippersnapper."
Synonyms for whippersnapper
Antonyms for whippersnapper
Related Words
Word Forms
- whippersnappers
- whipper-snapper
- whipper snapper
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for whippersnapper?
Common synonyms include lightweight, jackanapes.
What is the opposite of whippersnapper?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use whippersnapper in a sentence?
These whippersnappers have never had to walk far or carry water.
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