upstart
adjective /əp'stɑrt/
- Definition
- characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
- Example
- The word 'upstart' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
2
Consonants
5
Length
7