The term TWERP'S COUSIN is composed of three crossword solutions: NERD, DRIP, and WIMP. NERD is an informal term for someone who is highly intelligent but socially awkward, DRIP is a slang term for someone who is timid or weak-willed, and WIMP is a slang term for someone who is cowardly or easily intimidated. Together, these terms describe someone who is similar to a twerp, which is a slang term for someone who is annoying or obnoxious.