Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

twerp

noun
/tɜːrp/
Definition
A silly or insignificant person.
Examples
  • Don’t be such a twerp; it’s just a simple task!
  • He acted like a twerp during the meeting, making jokes when he should have been serious.
Meaning
The term ‘twerp’ is often used to describe someone who is foolish or inept.
Synonyms
  • fool
  • idiot
  • simpleton