Associations to the word «Upstart»
Noun
- Afl
- Bonaparte
- Fiend
- Princes
- Nfl
- Pride
- Mutant
- Fitzroy
- Cw
- Gentry
- Wealth
- Courtier
- Be
- Affiliate
- Crow
- Sign
- Greene
- Affiliation
- Converting
- Pretension
- Aba
- Nobles
- Reject
- Trevor
- Nowhere
- Gig
- Bird
- Shakespeare
- Newscast
- Nl
- Sans
- Cape
- Sitcom
- Franchise
- Paramount
- Nobility
- Bliss
- Prominence
- Ci
- Mushroom
- Shaw
- Dominance
- Fox
- Promotion
- Rival
- Feather
- Tyrant
- Riot
- Hockey
- Homage
- Extremity
- Playoff
- Network
- Dignity
- Parody
- Default
- Salary
- Label
- Wit
- Masse
- Loyalty
- Launch
- League
- Programming
- Urban
- Perry
- Broadcasting
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
UPSTART, noun. One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
UPSTART, noun. The meadow saffron.
UPSTART, adjective. Self-important and presumptuous
UPSTART, verb. To rise suddenly, to spring
Dictionary definition
UPSTART, noun. An arrogant or presumptuous person.
UPSTART, noun. A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class.
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.
UPSTART, adjective. Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position.
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