'Upstart' definitions:

Definition of 'upstart'

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adjective
Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position [syn: nouveau-riche, parvenu, parvenue, upstart(a)]
noun
An arrogant or presumptuous person
noun
A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class [syn: upstart, parvenu, nouveau-riche, arriviste]
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 [syn: kip, upstart]

Definition of 'Upstart'

From: GCIDE
  • Upstart \Up*start"\, v. i. To start or spring up suddenly. --Spenser. Tennyson. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Upstart'

From: GCIDE
  • Upstart \Up"start`\, n.
  • 1. One who has risen suddenly, as from low life to wealth, power, or honor; a parvenu. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Bot.) The meadow saffron. --Dr. Prior. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Upstart'

From: GCIDE
  • Upstart \Up"start`\, a. Suddenly raised to prominence or consequence. "A race of upstart creatures." --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'upstart'

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