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Adjective: upstart úp'staa(r)t- Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
- nouveau-riche, parvenu, parvenue Noun: upstart úp'staa(r)t- An arrogant or presumptuous person
- A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
- parvenu, nouveau-riche, arriviste - A gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright
- kip
Derived forms: upstarts See also: pretentious Type of: disagreeable person, gymnastic exercise, unpleasant person Encyclopedia: Upstart |