WHIPPERSNAPPER Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word whippersnapper. (close relations)
Definition of WHIPPERSNAPPER
Best Alternative Words for WHIPPERSNAPPER
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jackanapes | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous | ||||||||
lightweight | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a professional boxer who weighs between 131 and 135 pounds • someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous • an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 132 pounds • a wrestler who weighs 139-154 pounds • A weight class division in combat sports, for fighters heavier than those in the featherweight division and lighter than those in the welterweight division. adjective satellite • weighing relatively little compared with another item or object of similar use • having no importance or influence | ||||||||
upstart | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an arrogant or presumptuous person • a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class • a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright adjective satellite • characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position |