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jumped-up Definition

jumped·-up (jumpt′up′)

adjective

Brit., Informal having recently gained wealth, power, success, etc. and regarded as behaving presumptuously, aggressively, etc.

jumped-up Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

clerk: You get the " jobs-worth " jumped-up clerks who need to fill up there out tray ( I know, I have been one!