Definition of Upstart

1. Noun. An arrogant or presumptuous person.


2. Adjective. Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position.
Exact synonyms: Nouveau-riche, Parvenu, Parvenue
Similar to: Pretentious
Derivative terms: Nouveau-riche, Parvenu

3. Noun. A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class.
Exact synonyms: Arriviste, Nouveau-riche, Parvenu
Generic synonyms: Disagreeable Person, Unpleasant Person
Specialized synonyms: Climber, Social Climber, Junior
Derivative terms: Nouveau-riche, Parvenu

4. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Kip
Generic synonyms: Gymnastic Exercise

Definition of Upstart

1. v. i. To start or spring up suddenly.

2. n. One who has risen suddenly, as from low life to wealth, power, or honor; a parvenu.

3. a. Suddenly raised to prominence or consequence.

4. v. i. To start or spring up suddenly.

5. n. One who has risen suddenly, as from low life to wealth, power, or honor; a parvenu.

6. a. Suddenly raised to prominence or consequence.

Definition of Upstart

1. Noun. someone who has gained sudden wealth, power or influence, but has either not gained social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous ¹

2. Adjective. self-important and presumptuous ¹

3. Verb. to rise suddenly, to spring ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Upstart

1. to spring up suddenly [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Upstart

1. 1. One who has risen suddenly, as from low life to wealth, power, or honor; a parvenu. 2. The meadow saffron. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Upstart

upstagers
upstages
upstaging
upstair
upstairs
upstand
upstander
upstanders
upstanding
upstandingness
upstands
upstare
upstared
upstares
upstaring
upstart (current term)
upstart(a)
upstarted
upstarting
upstartle
upstartled
upstartling
upstarts
upstate
upstater
upstaters
upstates
upstay
upstayed
upstaying

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