twerp

or twirp

[ twurp ]
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nounSlang.
  1. an insignificant or despicable fellow: Her father thinks her boyfriend is just a twerp.

Origin of twerp

1
First recorded in 1920–25; origin uncertain

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British Dictionary definitions for twerp

twerp

twirp

/ (twɜːp) /


noun
  1. informal a silly, weak-minded, or contemptible person

Origin of twerp

1
C20: of unknown origin

Derived forms of twerp

  • twerpy or twirpy, adjective

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