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Meaning of "twerp" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TWERP

Of unknown origin.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TWERP

twerp  [twɜːp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TWERP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Twerp is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TWERP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of twerp in the English dictionary

The definition of twerp in the dictionary is a silly, weak-minded, or contemptible person.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TWERP


Antwerp
ˈæntwɜːp
burp
bɜːp
chirp
tʃɜːp
discerp
dɪˈsɜːp
extirp
ɛksˈtɜːp
lerp
lɜːp
perp
pɜːp
rurp
rɜːp
slurp
slɜːp
TURP
tɜːp
twirp
twɜːp
usurp
juːˈzɜːp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TWERP

twelvemo
twelvemonth
twenties
twentieth
twenty
twenty-first
twenty-four hours
twenty-four-hour
twenty-four-hour service
twenty-four-seven
twenty-one
twenty-six counties
twenty-sixer
twenty-twenty
twenty-twenty vision
twenty-two metre line
Twenty20
twentyfold
twentyish
twerpy

WORDS THAT END LIKE TWERP

Arp
Autoharp
cardsharp
carp
dorp
escarp
harp
Krugersdorp
mirror carp
parp
pericarp
razor-sharp
sharp
tarp
Tharp
thorp
time warp
ultrasharp
unsharp
warp

Synonyms and antonyms of twerp in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «twerp» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TWERP

Find out the translation of twerp to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of twerp from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «twerp» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

twerp
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

twerp
570 millions of speakers

English

twerp
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पाजी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غبي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

хам
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

twerp
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অমার্জিত ব্যক্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

andouille
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Twerp
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dussel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ばか
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

시시한 놈
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Twerp
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

twerp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

twerp
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टीवरप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ahmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

idiota
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

twerp
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хам
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

twerp
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

twerp
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lomperd
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

twerp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

twerp
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of twerp

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TWERP»

The term «twerp» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.326 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TWERP» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «twerp» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «twerp» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about twerp

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TWERP»

Discover the use of twerp in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to twerp and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Twerp
Returning after a week-long suspension from his 1960s Queens school, Julian accepts an offer from his English teacher to keep a journal and writes about the incident, which involved blowing up homemade fireworks, maintaining his record as ...
Mark Goldblatt, 2014
2
Twerp
Inspired by Mark Goldblatt's own childhood growing up in 1960s Queens, Twerp shines with powerful writing that will have readers laughing and crying right along with these flawed but unforgettable characters.
Mark Goldblatt, 2013
3
The Twerp
Fredrick Overall was one of those surprise babies, born to a 39 year old mom and 40 year old dad.
Dale McMillan, 2011
4
Twerp
"Twerp is a magazine for thinking adults between the ages of eighteen and fifty. The articles examine the unusual and interesting details of modern life in unexpected ways."--Abstract.
Sean Michael Quinn, 1997
5
Move Over, Twerp
Jeffrey shows his classmates that being younger and smaller doesn't mean he can be pushed around.
‎1989
6
The Meter Maid Murders
He couldn't just drop by the PMS Force HQ in a fortified compound nestled behind the holding lot of the TWERP Towing Co. in the Sunset Harbour District and ask Major Bunstable for Sammy Succubus's route today. No, he was smarter than ...
Andrew Delaplaine, 2010
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House of Testosterone: One Mom's Survival in a Household of ...
Kevin replied in a loud, booming voice, “OK, I'll take the Twerp.” There I was on the phone in the midst of talking to Jason's teacher about his problematic name- calling, and his own dad calls him “Twerp” loud enough for the teacher to hear.
Sharon O'Donnell, 2008
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The Unbearable Lightness of Being in Aberystwyth
You you twerp!' The words faded into the squeaky sound of stifled sobs. I found my head easing quietly forward towards the gap in the door. Who was she talking to? Who was this man for whom she had sacrificed everything, this twerp?
Malcolm Pryce, 2010
9
Let's Go Get 'em
Billy said, “Don't you ever call me a twerp.” The fat kid said, “You are a twerp.” Billy unbuckled his gun and knife and handed them to Joe. Billy took off running as fast as he could run. Joe said, “We better step in, that other kid is 169 Let's Go  ...
Tom Harding, 2009
10
Annabel the Actress Starring in Gorilla My Dreams
Though a little disppointed that her first acting part is to be a gorilla at a birthday party, Annabel determines to really get into the role.
Ellen Conford, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TWERP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term twerp is used in the context of the following news items.
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Is Lee Nelson a comedy hero or a show off twerp?
He instantly became a hero in the eyes of many people, but a lot of people on social media still think he is an attention-seeking twerp. Here's a reminder of his ... «The Sun, Jul 15»
2
Killing the European Project
Suppose you consider Tsipras an incompetent twerp. Suppose you dearly want to see Syriza out of power. Suppose, even, that you welcome the prospect of ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
3
'Scrawny' Conor McGregor, 'twerp' Chad Mendes joust at UFC 189 …
Check out the above video as “scrawny” McGregor (17-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and “twerp” Mendes (17-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC), who fight for an interim featherweight title, ... «MMAjunkie.com, Jul 15»
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Robyn Urback: If Wynne thinks journalists want to make her 'look …
I could have said something worse, but I said 'twerp,'” Rounthwaite responds. That is probably the juiciest detail in Benzie's description, but it is certainly not the ... «National Post, Jun 15»
5
Kim Jong Un: economic reformer? Clueless twerp? (Case Study No …
Nagano, Japan – So many North Korean officials have reportedly been put to death this year that it's hard to keep track of them. In most cases, we lack even ... «Asia Times, Jun 15»
6
James Burdick: My Visit to Costco in Bloomfield Hills and the Gun …
Since anyone with a brain can read the word "militia" right there in the Second Amendment and know it's not about this little twerp having the right to take a ... «Deadline Detroit, Jun 15»
7
Bus Station Loonies at Freedom Festival in Plymouth: "I'm happy to …
"Fortunately since then everyone in the band has been happy to dress up and look like a twerp on stage." Twenty years later Bus Station Loonies are going ... «Plymouth Herald, May 15»
8
Pat Robertson Tells Mom To Beat iPod-Listening 11-Year-Old …
That answer was, “smack” the “little twerp.” In fact, Robertson said, he would not tolerate such iPod-listening behavior if he were the boy's father. “The little kid ... «The Inquisitr, Apr 15»
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Pat Robertson to Mom: Break Your Kid's iPod and Hit That “Little …
Pat Robertson to Mom: Break Your Kid's iPod and Hit That “Little Twerp”. — April 16, 2015. 0. Share. 0. Share. 0. Share. 0. Share. 0. Share. Pat Robertson, the ... «Ring of Fire, Apr 15»
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Rates: time out
IF you allowed yourself to be bothered by every little twerp on the web, who manages to draw on a knowledge pool every bit as deep as an (empty) toddler's ... «Herald Sun, Feb 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Twerp [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/twerp>. May 2024 ».
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