noun
twerp
twurp
noun
1
A foolish, annoying, or insignificant person.
"Stop acting like such a twerp and apologize."
"Some twerp cut in line right in front of me."
How to Use Twerp
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mildly insulting word for someone silly or irritating.
When to use it
Informal and somewhat old-fashioned, often used affectionately rather than harshly.
Easily confused with
twit →
twirp
Word Forms
twerps plural
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Etymology
Origin uncertain — British slang from the 1910s; various theories link it to a person's name, a bird-call word, or Welsh twp ("fool"), but none is confirmed.