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