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What (who) is upstart - definition
upstart
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Upstart (disambiguation); Upstarts
¦ noun
1. derogatory a person who has risen suddenly to prominence, especially one who behaves arrogantly.
2. Gymnastics a series of movements by which a gymnast swings to a position supported by their arms above a bar, especially at the start of a routine.
upstart
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Upstart (disambiguation); Upstarts
(upstarts)
You can refer to someone as an upstart when they behave as if they are important, but you think that they are too new in a place or job to be treated as important.
Many prefer a familiar authority figure to a young upstart.
N-COUNT [disapproval]
Upstart
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Upstart (disambiguation); Upstarts
·noun The meadow saffron.
II. Upstart ·vi To start or spring up suddenly.
III. Upstart ·adj Suddenly raised to prominence or consequence.
IV. Upstart ·noun One who has risen suddenly, as from low life to wealth, power, or honor; a parvenu.
Examples of use of upstart
1. But now it‘s Big Sister, Clinton, vs. the upstart, Sen.
2. Daniel Akaka, an 82–year–old Democrat from Hawaii, defeated upstart challenger and fellow Democrat, U.S.
3. This upstart medium is already bedecked with more stylistic conventions than a Baroque opera.
4. In person, he might be a disagreeable upstart in need of a good slapping down.
5. The Dallas–based firm ranks Ahmedabad as the most attractive upstart.