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twirp

/twɜːp/

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noun

/twɜːp/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, которого считают презренным, глупым или ничтожным.

A noun referring to a person who is regarded as contemptible, foolish, or insignificant.

  1. Contemptible personB2informal

    A person regarded as foolish, annoying, or contemptible.

    ruНичтожество

    • He's such a twirp for talking during the movie.
    • Don't be a twirp; help your friends when they need it.
    • She called him a twirp after he made a rude comment.

    Synonymsblockheadcreepdoltfoolidiotjerknincompoopoafsimpletontwerp

verb

/twɜːrp/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий поворачивать или скручивать, или издавать чирикающий или скрипящий звук.

An obsolete verb meaning to turn or twist, or to make a chirping or squeaking sound.

  1. Make a weak chirping soundC1informal

    To produce a faint, high-pitched, chirping noise, similar to that of a small bird or insect.

    ruИздавать слабый чирикающий звук

    • The tiny bird twirped softly from its nest.
    • I could hear a cricket twirping in the corner of the room.
    • The chick twirped weakly, waiting for its mother.

    Synonymscheepchirpchirruppeeppipetwitter