Upstart definition
Self-important; presumptuous.
adjective
A person of humble origin who attains sudden wealth, power, or importance, especially one made immodest or presumptuous by the change; a parvenu.
noun
Suddenly raised to a position of consequence.
adjective
To spring or start up suddenly.
verb
A person who has recently come into wealth, power, etc., esp. one who behaves in a presumptuous, aggressive manner; parvenu.
noun
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Newly rich, powerful, etc.
adjective
Of or characteristic of an upstart.
adjective
To start, or spring, up or cause to spring up.
verb
One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
noun
The meadow saffron.
noun
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Origin of upstart
- up- +"Ž start
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