Upstart
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʌp.stɑːt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Upstart is a noun meaning The meadow saffron.
Meaning
The meadow saffron.
More Meanings
- Acting like a parvenu.
- Self-important and presumptuous.
- To rise suddenly, to spring
- One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
Example Sentences
upstarts […]they call in reproach mushrooms
the beauteous beast Scared by the noise upstarted at our feet
"Be that word our sign of parting, bird or fiend!" I shrieked, upstarting—
Th' Elfe therewith astownd, Upstarted lightly from his looser make, And his unready weapons gan in hand to take.
Word Forms
- upstarts
- upstarting
- upstarted
Synonyms for upstart
Depending on context, synonyms include arriviste, parvenu, parvenue.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include parvenu, pretentious, parvenue, ascendant, ascent, oneupmanship.
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