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–adjective
likely to succeed; bright and industrious:
an up-and-coming young executive.
Origin:
1840–50,
Americanism
Related forms:
up-and-comer,
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up-and-com·ing
(ŭp'ən-kŭm'ĭng)
adj. Showing signs of advancement and ambitious development:
an up-and-coming executive; an up-and-coming neighborhood.
up'-and-com'er
n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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