UPSTART
(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Upstart.
Upstart - as a noun
An arrogant or presumptuous person
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disagreeable personunpleasant personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arriviste12nouveau-richeparvenu12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disagreeable personunpleasant personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kip9Upstart - as an adjective satellite
Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nouveau-richeparvenu12parvenue13Upstart - as a verb
To rise suddenly, to spring
Example: "And his unready weapons gan in hand to take."
Upstart - as an adjective
Acting like a parvenu.
Self-important and presumptuous.
Example Sentences
"The upstart believes he can overthrow the established order."
"The young upstart quickly rose through the ranks of the company."
"The ambitious upstart started his own business at the age of 20."
"The upstart politician is challenging the incumbent in the upcoming elections."
"Many traditionalists view the upstart as a threat to their values."
Word Game Points
Is UPSTART a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upstart is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
UPSTART has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is UPSTART a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upstart is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordUPSTART has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is UPSTART a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upstart is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordUPSTART has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
