a young person who is being unruly or who causes trouble. Usually said by an older person when they are frustrated with an unruly child or younger person; typically preceded by the word "young" or "little"
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A precocious boy shoots his sling shot and the rock hits his grandfather. The child sees his grandfather is angry so to avoid being scolded, he runs away. The grandfather says, "Come here, you little whipper snapper!" and chases after the boy.
Submitted by TriplePurple on December 10, 2023
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