twirp

[ twurp ]
/ twɜrp /

noun

Definition for twirp (2 of 2)

twerp

or twirp

[ twurp ]
/ twɜrp /

noun Slang.

an insignificant or despicable fellow: Her father thinks her boyfriend is just a twerp.

Origin of twerp

First recorded in 1920–25; origin uncertain

British Dictionary definitions for twirp (1 of 2)

twirp
/ (twɜːp) /

noun

a variant spelling of twerp

British Dictionary definitions for twirp (2 of 2)

twerp

twirp

/ (twɜːp) /

noun

informal a silly, weak-minded, or contemptible person

Derived forms of twerp

twerpy or twirpy, adjective

Word Origin for twerp

C20: of unknown origin