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Rareupstart
The correct spelling is upstart.
How to pronounce upstart
noun
Say it like: Ups-tar-t
The correct spelling is upstart. One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous. For example: "And his unready weapons gan in hand to take."
Usage Examples
“And his unready weapons gan in hand to take.”
Meanings
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.
verb
- 1.To rise suddenly, to spring
adjective
- 1.Acting like a parvenu.
- 2.Self-important and presumptuous.
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