upstart — a person newly successful, especially one who behaves arrogantly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person newly successful, especially one who behaves arrogantly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌpstɑːrt/
Example Sentences
- The 25-year-old billionaire was considered an upstart by Wall Street veterans.
- "Who does this upstart think he is, telling us how to run our business?"
- The upstart coffee shop somehow managed to steal customers from the century-old café next door.
upstart
NOUN[/ˈʌpstɑːrt/]
a person newly successful, especially one who behaves arrogantly
a person newly successful, especially one who behaves arrogantly
The upstart needs a restart and jumpstart!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originated in the 16th century from the combination of 'up' (upward) and 'start' (to begin). Initially meaning 'to rise suddenly,' it evolved to denote a person who has rapidly ascended to a position of prominence or high social status.
Breakdown
up- (upward, upwards) + start (to rise, to begin), literally 'to start upward.' The compound shifted from a verb describing sudden movement to a noun describing an ambitious person of recent elevation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The 25-year-old billionaire was considered an upstart by Wall Street veterans.”
“"Who does this upstart think he is, telling us how to run our business?"”
“The upstart coffee shop somehow managed to steal customers from the century-old café next door.”
“My grandmother called me an upstart for suggesting we order groceries online instead of going to the market.”
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