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twerp

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As a noun, twerp means a fool, a twit.

Meanings of twerp

3 meanings

noun

  1. UKcolloquialA fool, a twit.

    “Now you've broken it, you twerp!”

  2. UScolloquialchildishA small or puny person; one regarded as insignificant, contemptible.

    “Get out of my way, you little twerp!”

  3. UScolloquialchildishA person who can be bullied playfully, or easily teased. Sometimes used as a pet-name (often for a younger sibling).

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twerp around the world

UKA fool, a twit.
USA small or puny person; one regarded as insignificant, contemptible.
USA person who can be bullied playfully, or easily teased. Sometimes used as a pet-name (often for a younger sibling).

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noun: someone who is regarded as contemptible

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