Meaning of 'upstart'

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Meaning of ‘upstart’

4 definitions found.

upstart

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

Synonyms: kip

noun

a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

Synonyms: parvenu nouveau-riche arriviste

noun

an arrogant or presumptuous person

adjective

characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

Synonyms: parvenu

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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