Meaning of the word whippersnappers in English

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whippersnappers

US /ˈhwɪp.ərˌsnæp.ər/
UK /ˈhwɪp.əˌsnæp.ər/

Plural Noun

young people, especially ones who are overconfident or disrespectful

Example:
These young whippersnappers think they know everything.
Back in my day, we didn't have such rude whippersnappers.
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