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noun
1.
a person who has risen suddenly from a humble position to wealth, power, or a position of consequence.
2.
a presumptuous and objectionable person who has so risen; parvenu.
adjective
3.
being, resembling, or characteristic of an upstart.
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Upstart
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verb (used without object)
4.
to spring into existence or into view.
5.
to start up; spring up, as to one's feet.
verb (used with object)
6.
to cause to start up.
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| upstart | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a. a person, group, etc, that has risen suddenly to a position of power or wealth |
| b. (as modifier): an upstart tyrant; an upstart family | |
| 2. | a. an arrogant or presumptuous person |
| b. (as modifier): his upstart ambition | |
| —vb | |
| 3. | archaic (intr) to start up, as in surprise, etc |
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