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twerp - What does it mean?

Definition of 'twerp'

English

Alternative forms

* twirp

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (UK|colloquial) A fool, a twit.
  • Now you've broken it, you twerp !
  • (US|colloquial) A small or puny person; one regarded as insignificant, contemptible.
  • Get out of my way, you little twerp !
  • (US|colloquial) A person who can be bullied playfully, or easily teased. Sometimes used as a pet-name (often for a younger sibling).
  • Synonyms

    * (puny person) twerk * (fool) twit * (fool) git

    Similar to 'twerp'

    terp, trap, tarp, troop, trip, thrip, thorp, threap, twirp, therp