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ənˈkʌm adjective
likely to succeed; bright and industrious: an up-and-coming young executive.
Origin:
1840–50, Americanism
1840–50, Americanism
Related forms
up-and-com·er, noun
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| up-and-comer | |
| —n | |
| informal someone who shows promise in a particular field and appears likely to be successful | |
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Up-and-comer
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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| up-and-coming | |
| —adj | |
| promising continued or future success; enterprising | |
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