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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

  1. ‹ 'twere
  2. ‹ twentyfold
  3. ‹ twenty-one
  4. ‹ twenty
  5. ‹ twentieth
  6. ‹ twelvemonth
  7. ‹ twelvemo
  8. ‹ twelvefold
  9. ‹ twelve-tone
  10. ‹ Twelve Apostles
  1. Twi ›
  2. twi-night ›
  3. twibill ›
  4. twice ›
  5. twice-laid ›
  6. twice-told ›
  7. Twickenham ›
  8. twiddle ›
  9. twig ›
  10. twiggy ›