Whippersnapper

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪpərˌsnæpər/

Definitions of whippersnapper

noun a young, inexperienced, or impertinent person

Example Sentences

A1 The whippersnapper ran around the park with his friends.

A2 The little whippersnapper was always getting into mischief.

B1 The old man couldn't believe how disrespectful the young whippersnapper was.

B2 The whippersnapper impressed everyone with his intelligence and wit.

C1 The whippersnapper's audacity knew no bounds, much to the chagrin of his elders.

C2 Despite his youth, the whippersnapper was a prodigy in the field of mathematics.

Examples of whippersnapper in a Sentence

formal The young whippersnapper showed great promise in his academic pursuits.

informal That little whippersnapper is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.

slang I can't believe that whippersnapper beat me at basketball.

figurative The new CEO may be a whippersnapper in age, but he has proven to be a visionary leader.

Grammatical Forms of whippersnapper

past tense

whippersnappered

plural

whippersnappers

comparative

more whippersnapper

superlative

most whippersnapper

present tense

whippersnaps

future tense

will whippersnap

perfect tense

have whippersnapped

continuous tense

is whippersnapping

singular

whippersnapper

positive degree

whippersnappier

infinitive

to whippersnap

gerund

whippersnapping

participle

whippersnapped

Origin and Evolution of whippersnapper

First Known Use: 1676 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'whippersnapper' originated in 17th century England.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a young, presumptuous person, the term 'whippersnapper' has evolved to refer to someone who is impertinent or cheeky, often in a playful or teasing manner.