twerp

[US]/twɜːp/
[UK]/twɝp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a foolish person; a despicable person; an annoying fellow.
Word Forms
Pluraltwerps

Phrases & Collocations

annoying twerp

silly twerp

little twerp

bratty twerp

naughty twerp

Example Sentences

Stop being such a twerp and take responsibility for your actions.

I can't believe that twerp tried to take credit for my work!

Don't listen to that twerp, he doesn't know what he's talking about.

The twerp always tries to show off in front of the boss.

I can't stand that twerp's attitude towards others.

Why do you always act like such a twerp when we're out in public?

The twerp thought he could get away with cheating on the exam.

I wish that twerp would stop interrupting me every time I speak.

The twerp always has something negative to say about everything.

I can't believe I have to work with that twerp on this project.

Real-world Examples

Because I wear double zero, you twerp.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

" I think you're a little twerp." Thank you for that opinion.

Source: Engvid Super Teacher Alex - Course Collection

Not quite. Blair still married the twerp.

Source: Gossip Girl Season 5

Hold it right there, you little twerp.

Source: Everybody Loves Raymond Season 7

I am in hell. I just tried to break up with Zach. The little twerp played the dead mommy card.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

The little twerp played the dead mommy card.

Source: Desperate Housewives Video Version Season 3

Remember, Nathan is the guy that Dennis called a twerp.

Source: 2009 ESLPod

You arsing lunatic. Get out! You ginger twerp. Go on!

Source: Watch movies to learn English speaking: "About Time"

That's right. Run, you little twerp.

Source: Family Affairs

'We must take some of those carrots.' 'Don't be a twerp, ' said Mr Fox.

Source: Roddar

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