Meaning & use
twerp
An informal, mildly insulting term for a small, silly, or annoying person.
See it in a sentence
Stop being such a twerp and give your sister back her toy.
The coach called the rookie a twerp for showing up late to practice.
A note on using this word
Twerp is informal and is usually used affectionately or mockingly rather than as a serious insult.
Words with a similar meaning
pestnuisance
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