Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
twerp
Noun
/twɜːrp/
Definition
A silly or insignificant person; a fool.
Examples
- “Don’t be such a twerp; just admit you were wrong.”
- “He always plays the twerp in our group of friends, but we love him for it.”
Meaning
The term ‘twerp’ is often used to describe someone who is perceived as irritating, incompetent, or foolish.
Synonyms
- fool
- idiot
- nincompoop
- simpleton
- clown
