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Meaning of upstart

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

upstart

noun

Definitions

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

  2. The meadow saffron.

verb

Definitions

  1. To rise suddenly, to spring

    Example: And his unready weapons gan in hand to take.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Acting like a parvenu.

  2. Self-important and presumptuous.