twerk

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Meaning · English

A puny or insignificant person, generally male; a twerp.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

'...but when they load a pack onto you, what'll you do? A little twerk like you?'

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “twerk” mean?

A puny or insignificant person, generally male; a twerp.

Is “twerk” formal or informal?

twerk is generally dated, slang.