twerp

Or twirp

[twurp]

noun

Slang.

1. an insignificant or despicable fellow.

   Her father thinks her boyfriend is just a twerp.

twerp

/ twɜːp /

noun

1. informal,  a silly, weak-minded, or contemptible person

Other Word Forms

• twerpy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of twerp¹

First recorded in 1920–25; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of twerp¹

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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

Matt Gaetz faced the consequences for being one such nauseating twerp.

From Salon

Is it better to date a callous young twerp or insecure old horndog?

From Los Angeles Times

“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

Related Words

• ass 
• boob 
• buffoon 
• idiot 
• jerk 
• moron 
• nitwit 
• stooge 
• sucker 
• twit