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twerp

[twurp] / twɜrp /










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On the other hand, Boy Kavalier is such an evil twerp that you want him to stay around long enough to earn the outcome he deserves, whatever that ends up being.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

Aegon, now played by Tom Glynn-Carney, has graduated from silly twerp to vile lout.

From New York Times • Oct. 9, 2022

In the same way, Moore had no idea the public school twerp who captained his side was struggling.

From The Guardian • Jun. 22, 2020

It’s the goofy Santa Claus savings bank you got from your great-aunt when you were still a twerp.

From Washington Post • Jun. 1, 2018

“You gotta be kiddin’! This little twerp is the one who messed up your face?”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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