upstart

Plural: upstarts

Noun

• 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
• 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
• One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
• The meadow saffron.

Adjective Satellite

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

Adj

• Acting like a parvenu.
• Self-important and presumptuous.

Verb

Verb Forms: upstarted, upstarting, upstarts

• To spring or rise up suddenly and unexpectedly.
• To rise suddenly, to spring

Examples

• A new player might upstart onto the competitive scene with innovative strategies.

Synonyms

arriviste, kip, nouveau-riche, parvenu, parvenue, nouveau riche

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