upstart
noun
- 1
One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
- 2
The meadow saffron.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To rise suddenly, to spring
“And his unready weapons gan in hand to take.”
adjective
- 1
Acting like a parvenu.
- 2
Self-important and presumptuous.
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