twerp
twerp
Definition
twerp (twʉrp)
noun
Slang a person regarded as insignificant, contemptible, presumptuous, ridiculous, etc.
Etymology: ult. < ? or akin to Dan tver, perverse: for IE base see thwart
twerp
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- look: The idea is to make the member look a twerp " Let's roll out a disciplinary board for Clare Short.
Adjective modifier
- little: Should have guessed the little twerp was a fast bowler, Giles thought.
Browse dictionary entries near twerp
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- twibill
- twice
- twice-laid
- twice-told
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- twiddle
- twig
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