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upstart Definition


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upstart
noun
    1. derog
      Someone who has suddenly acquired wealth or risen to a position of power or importance, especially one who is considered arrogant, or not to have the appropriate qualifications for such a position.
      Thesaurus: opportunist, social climber, status seeker, nouveau riche, johnny-come-lately, parvenu, pretender, new rich.
adj
    1. Newly or suddenly come into existence.
    2. Belonging or relating to someone who is an upstart; typical or characteristic of an upstart.
Etymology: 16c.



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