1. (noun)upstart an arrogant or presumptuous person Synonyms: kip, parvenu, arriviste, nouveau-riche Antonyms: unpretentious
2. (noun)upstart, parvenu, nouveau-riche, arriviste a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class Synonyms: kip, parvenu, upstart, arriviste, nouveau-riche Antonyms: unpretentious
3. (adj)kip, upstart 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, parvenu, arriviste, upstart, nouveau-riche Antonyms: unpretentious
4. (adj)nouveau-riche, parvenu, parvenue, upstart(a) characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position Antonyms: unpretentious
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'upstart'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. upstart That which is new has lately come into existence, possession, or use; a new house is just built, or in a more general sense is one that has just come into the possession of the present owner or o Synonyms: new, fresh, modern, new-made, upstart, juvenile, new-fangled, novel, young, late, new-fashioned, recent, youthful
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