Sekirov Dictionary

upstart

UK /ˈʌp.stɑːt/US /ˈʌp.stɑɹt/

adjective2

  1. Acting like a parvenu.
  2. Self-important and presumptuous.

noun2

  1. One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
  2. The meadow saffron.

verb1

  1. To rise suddenly, to spring
forms

upstarted · upstarting · upstarts · more upstart · most upstart

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