Uppity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʌpəti/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Uppity is an adjective meaning Presumptuous, above oneself, self-important; arrogant, snobbish, haughty.
Meaning
Presumptuous, above oneself, self-important; arrogant, snobbish, haughty.
More Meanings
- Exceeding one's station or position, assuming prerogatives to which one is not entitled.
Example Sentences
And the Yankees are very upset because so many uppity darkies have been killed recently.
"Hit wuz wunner dese yer uppity little Jack Sparrers, I speck," said the old man; "dey wuz allers bodder'n' longer udder fokes's bizness
The Association was openly committed to "restoring the historical balance of power intended by our Founders" between the nobility and the uppity commoners […]
Word Forms
- uppitier
- uppitiest
- uppedy
- uppety
Synonyms for uppity
Depending on context, synonyms include airy, arrogant, chesty, authoritarian, biggity, big-headed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overweening, immodest, snobbish, toplofty, presumptious, overpresumptuous.
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