twerp
A twerp is someone who's annoying or foolish.
When people say that someone is being a twerp, they usually mean that this person is acting silly, making jokes that aren't funny, or saying something that doesn't make sense. It's like when you're trying to have a serious conversation with your friend and then he starts cracking terrible dad jokes – it can be frustrating! Using the word "twerp" is a lighthearted way to express that feeling.
How common is "twerp"?
Word twerp is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
(UK) A fool, a twit.
Example: Now you've broken it, you twerp!
Real examples of "twerp" in context
