Meaning & use

twat

noun·Advanced

A vulgar slang term used as an insult for a contemptible or foolish person.

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He called the driver a twat after being cut off in traffic.

British sitcoms often use twat as a casual insult between friends.

A note on using this word

This word is vulgar and offensive in most contexts; it is more common and slightly less taboo in British English than in American English.

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