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Meaning of twerp
A foolish or annoying person
Etymology of twerp
The word "twerp" originated in the early 20th century, possibly as a variant of the word "twirp," which was used in the 1920s to describe an insignificant or annoying person
The term gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, as a colloquialism for a foolish or obnoxious individual
Synonyms
idiot
fool
dimwit
moron
simpleton
numbskull
nincompoop
twit
dolt
dunce
blockhead
buffoon
clown
jerk
nerd
geek
oaf
lout
boor
cad
rascal
scamp
whippersnapper
whippersnap
nitwit
halfwit
featherbrain
airhead
scatterbrain
dingbat
dingdong
dolthead
muttonhead
dunderhead
numskull
galoot
lummox
clod
clodhopper
bumpkin
hick
yokel
rustic
Definitions
- A person, especially a man, who is considered foolish or annoying
- * A foolish or stupid person
Usage Examples
- He's such a twerp for forgetting my birthday
- * The twerp in the office always seems to find a way to mess things up
- * Stop being a twerp and help me with this project
Antonyms
genius
intellectual
sage
scholar
expert
mastermind
virtuoso
prodigy
whiz
wizard
brain
egghead
highbrow
cerebral
intelligent
wise
sensible
rational
astute
discerning
perceptive
sharp
clever
brilliant
outstanding