whippersnapper
whippersnapper
Definition
whipper·snap·per (hwip′ər snap′ər, wip′-)
noun
an insignificant, esp. young, person who appears impertinent or presumptuous
Etymology: extended < whip-snapper, one who snaps whips
whippersnapper
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- name: A very confident young whippersnapper named Callum came on after the break.
Adjective modifier
- young: In small fields they have less chance of being upstaged by a young whippersnapper.
Browse dictionary entries near whippersnapper
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