Twerp

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Meaning: A silly or annoying person; mild insult.

愚蠢或烦人的人；轻微的侮辱语。
Una persona tonta o molesta; insulto leve.
おバカな人、うっとうしい人。軽い侮辱語。
어리석고 짜증나는 사람. 가벼운 모욕어.

'Twerp' means a silly, insignificant, or annoying person. Similar to 'twit' but slightly different connotation—more about being annoying than purely stupid. Mild insult.

'Twerp'指愚蠢、微不足道或烦人的人。类似于'twit'但含义略有不同——更侧重于烦人而非纯粹的愚蠢。温和的侮辱语。
'Twerp' significa una persona tonta, insignificante o molesta. Similar a 'twit' pero con una connotación ligeramente diferente: más sobre ser molesto que puramente estúpido. Un insulto leve.
「Twerp」はおバカで取るに足らない、またはうっとうしい人を意味します。「twit」に似ていますが、純粋にバカというより、うっとうしいという意味合いが強いです。軽い侮辱語です。
'Twerp'는 어리석고 하찮거나 짜증나는 사람을 뜻한다. 'Twit'과 비슷하지만 뉘앙스가 약간 다른데, 단순히 바보라기보다 짜증나는 쪽에 가깝다. 가벼운 모욕어.

Examples

  1. You little twerp!
    你这个小讨厌鬼！
    ¡Mocoso!
    この小僧！
    이 꼬마 녀석!
  2. That twerp won't stop bothering me.
    那个烦人精一直缠着我
    Ese pesado no para de molestarme
    あのうるさい奴がしつこく絡んでくる
    그 짜증나는 놈이 계속 귀찮게 해.
  3. Don't be such a twerp.
    别那么讨人嫌
    No seas tan pesado
    そんなにうっとうしいことするな
    그렇게 짜증나게 굴지 마.

Pronunciation

/twɜːp/

Usage Guide

Context: mild insult

Tone: annoyed, dismissive

✓ Do Say

  • Mild insult
    温和的侮辱语
    Insulto leve
    軽い侮辱語
    가벼운 모욕

✗ Don't Say

  • Not very strong
    侮辱力度不太强
    No es un insulto muy fuerte
    あまり強い侮辱ではない
    별로 강하지 않은 표현

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Origin & History

Origin uncertain. Possibly from 'twerp' being a name, or related to 'twit.' First recorded early 20th century. Suggests someone insignificant and annoying.

Etymology: Origin uncertain

First recorded: Early 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common in American media

Regional notes: British and American.

Variations

Twerp

Related Phrases

Twit (Similar British term)

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