What Does the Slang Term “Twat” Mean?

Last updated on September 4, 2024 by Isabella Claire

The slang term “twat” is not a word that you should often use if you decide to use it at all. If you have recently encountered this colorful term being used and were wondering what it means, then you have reached your final destination. Below you will find the meaning of this term, details of its origin, and some other meanings it may have.

Twat Meaning

  • This slang term is used in all forms of communication as a means of calling someone a jerk or an idiot. It can also be used just as popularly as another word for a woman’s vagina. In either form, it is considered vulgar and is usually considered offensive as well.
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What Does Twat Mean?

The term “twat” is a British slang word with two primary meanings:

  1. As an Insult: It is often used as a derogatory term to insult someone perceived as foolish, annoying, or contemptible. It is considered offensive and vulgar in this context.
  2. As a Crude Reference: It can also refer to female genitalia in a vulgar and offensive manner.

Overall, “twat” is generally considered a rude and disrespectful term, and its use is often seen as impolite or offensive in most contexts.

Origin of Twat

Although the exact origin of this slang term is not known, it can be said that this word has been used in the manner described above since the mid 17th-century. This term is typically used more in British English than in American English.

Other Meanings

Besides the two meanings mentioned above, there are no other currently known meanings for this slang term.

Conversation Examples

A conversation via text message between two friends.

  • Friend 1: Ian is being a twat today!
  • Friend 2: Why do you say that? He was fine in the class we had together.
  • Friend 1: Well, something must have happened to him between then and now because he is being extremely rude and highly obnoxious.
  • Friend 2: I will have to talk to him at lunch and make sure everything is okay because that is not like him.

An online discussion between two Instagram users.

  • User 1: (posts a picture) Not feeling good today, so I have decided to stay home and watch Harry Potter instead.
  • User 2: If I were you, I would stay home every day with a face like that.
  • User 1: Excuse me?! You don’t have to be such a twat! If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all!

Synonyms for Twat

Depending on the context of the conversation or sentence that you are using this slang term in, there are several like words that are similar in definition that you could use in its place. Some other words you could use instead include:

  • pussy
  • jerk
  • idiot
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