upstage Definition

1. On, at or towards the back of a theatre stage.
2. colloq
In an arrogant or haughty manner.

1. Situated, occurring at or towards, or relating to, the back of a theatre stage.
2. slang
Arrogant or haughty.

1. The back of a theatre stage, the part furthest from the audience.

1. Said of an actor: to move upstage and force (another actor) to turn their back to the audience.
2. colloq
To direct attention away from someone on to oneself; to outshine them.
Thesaurus: eclipse, draw attention from, detract from, overshadow.
3. colloq
To treat someone in an arrogant or haughty manner.