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upstart
adjective(up-start)
characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
Synonyms: nouveau-riche, parvenu, parvenue,
upstart
noun(up-start)
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
Synonyms: arriviste, nouveau-riche, parvenu,
upstart
noun(up-start)
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
Synonyms: kip,
upstart
noun(up-start)
an arrogant or presumptuous person

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