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uppity definition

☆ up·pity (-ə tē)

adjective

Informal inclined to be haughty, arrogant, snobbish, etc.

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uppity Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • get: They've been getting a bit uppity, you see.

Modifying Another Word

  • too: But maybe also these midwives are just getting too uppity and need to learn their place.

Modifies a noun

  • man: Nasty, uppity little man seemed to object to my bringing Bessie along with me.
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