Upstart (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
An arrogant or presumptuous person.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He acted like such an upstart, ordering everyone around as if he were the boss.
- The new coworker was a bit of an upstart, speaking out of turn in meetings.
- Her behavior as an upstart during the meeting got her into trouble with management.
- The arrogant upstart from the rival company thought he could steal our clients.
- He was called an upstart by his colleagues for trying to change established procedures without permission.
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Meaning 3
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.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.