twerp, twirp, twit -- (someone who is regarded as contemptible)
twit, taunt, taunting -- (aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing)
Overview of verb twit
The verb twit has 1 sense
tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride -- (harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie")