English to English
upstart
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adjective (a)
- Suddenly raised to prominence or consequence.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- an arrogant or presumptuous person(noun.person)source: wordnet30
- a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class(noun.person)source: wordnet30
- 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(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- One who has risen suddenly, as from low life to wealth, power, or honor; a parvenu.(noun)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position(adj.all)source: wordnet30
verb (v)
- To start or spring up suddenly.(verb)source: webster1913
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