twerp

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  • This poisonous little twerp, commonly known as "Wurzelsepp," is Commanding General of the Twelfth Air Corps. —  I Flew For The Führer
  • This little twerp is the one who messed up your face I came to apologize. —  Hoot
  • "These are mere nuisances we have faced so far, not worthy of my talent" "You tell 'em, twerp," the golem agreed. —  The Source of Magic
  • "Don't worry-we'll execute you, too, twerp, after we're done basting the bird." —  Dragon on a Pedestal
  • "If it isn't the dope who talks to chairs Go find your own tree, twerp," the other boy ordered. —  Castle Roogna
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