upstart
Pronunciation: /ˈʌp.stɑːt/
The English word “upstart” has 5 meanings listed here.
noun
- 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
- Acting like a parvenu.
- Self-important and presumptuous.
verb
Etymology
From Middle English upstarten, upsterten, equivalent to up- + start.
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