English
Detailed Synonyms for upstart in English
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upstart
– characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position 1parvenu; upstart; nouveau-riche; parvenue– characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position 1-
parvenu adj
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upstart adj
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nouveau-riche adj
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parvenue adj
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the 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 1 -
the upstart
– a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class 1the parvenu; the upstart; the arriviste; the nouveau-riche– a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class 1 -
the upstart
– an arrogant or presumptuous person 1