twerp
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- twerpy adjective
Etymology
Origin of twerp
First recorded in 1920–25; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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On the other hand, Boy Kavalier is such an evil twerp that you want him to stay around long enough to earn the outcome he deserves, whatever that ends up being.
From Salon
“That little twerp! I should go wipe that snot off his face right now. How could he do that to you? His only older sister! He’s trying to destroy you!”
From Literature
“What’s wrong with you twerps today? Stop messing with the napkins!”
From Literature
Kind of a little twerp, now and again.
From Washington Post
Language includes “twerps,” “butt,” “loser,” “doofus,” “wimp,” “twit” and “shut your trap.”
From Washington Post
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