whippersnapper

noun
UK: /ˈwɪpərˌsnæpər/
US: /ˈhwɪpərˌsnæpər/

  1. A young person who is confident and disrespectful.

    1. That whippersnapper thinks he knows everything.
    2. The young whippersnapper challenged the CEO's decisions during the meeting, showing a lack of respect.

  2. An impudent or presumptuous person, especially a young one.

    1. Get off my lawn, you little whippersnapper!
    2. The older generation often views new technology enthusiasts as whippersnappers with unrealistic expectations.

Synonyms

punk youngster rascal know-it-all upstart

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whippersnapper" in English means: A young person who is confident and disrespectful., An impudent or presumptuous person, especially a young one..

The phonetic transcription of "whippersnapper" is /ˈwɪpərˌsnæpər/ in British English and /ˈhwɪpərˌsnæpər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whippersnapper": punk, youngster, rascal, know-it-all, upstart.

Example usage of "whippersnapper": "That whippersnapper thinks he knows everything.". More examples on the page.