twerp

/twə:p/ Cách viết khác : (twerp) /twə:p/

Thân thiện

A boy calls his little brother a twerp for hiding his toy.

Definition

Noun: - A person who is regarded as contemptible, foolish, or insignificant. It is an informal, mildly insulting term.

Usage

• The word "twerp" is used as a singular noun to refer to a person, typically in a scornful or dismissive way. It is informal and often used in speech rather than formal writing.
• It describes someone perceived as silly, annoying, or unimportant.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes imply a combination of foolishness and arrogance.
• It is often used in a context where the speaker feels superior to or frustrated by the person being described.

Variants and Related Words

• Twerp is the standard spelling. The variant twirp is less common but has the same meaning.
• Twit (noun): A very similar informal term for a silly or foolish person.

Synonyms

• Fool
• Nincompoop
• Jerk (informal)
• Dolt
• Simpleton

Antonyms

• Genius
• Sage
• Respectable person

Idioms and Phrases

• Little twerp: A common collocation that emphasizes the speaker's contempt or the perceived insignificance of the person.
  • That little twerp stole my parking spot!

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who is regarded as contemptible

Từ đồng nghĩa

• twirp
• twit