Twerp: meaning, definitions and examples

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twerp

 

[ twษ™rp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal insult

A twerp is a silly or annoying person. It is often used to describe someone who acts foolishly or behaves in a way that is considered juvenile or immature.

Synonyms

dimwit, fool, nincompoop

Examples of usage

  • Don't be such a twerp during the meeting.
  • He called his little brother a twerp for making a mess.
  • She thinks he's a twerp for not taking things seriously.
  • Stop acting like a twerp and focus on the task.

Translations

Translations of the word "twerp" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น idiota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคตเค•เฅ‚เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trottel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ idiota

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ idiota

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท salak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญู…ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blbec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ป็“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pijanec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heimskingi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะผะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ idiota

Etymology

The word 'twerp' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century. Its etymology is somewhat obscure, but it is likely a combination of the words 'twit' and 'jerk', both of which carry connotations of foolishness and annoyance. The earliest known use of 'twerp' dates back to the 1960s, where it started to be used in informal contexts, mainly among younger people. Over the years, 'twerp' has embedded itself into colloquial speech, particularly in British English, as a playful yet derogatory term. It exemplifies how language evolves over time, often borrowing parts from existing words to create new expressions that reflect cultural attitudes. Despite its propensity to be used as an insult, 'twerp' is not considered highly offensive, which allows it to be employed humorously in various social scenarios.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,882, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.