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1upstart
verb up·start \ˌəp-ˈstärt\
Definition of UPSTART
intransitive verb
: to jump up (as to one's feet) suddenly
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First Known Use of UPSTART
14th century
Rhymes with UPSTART
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2upstart
noun up·start \ˈəp-ˌstärt\
: a person who has recently begun an activity, become successful, etc., and who does not show proper respect for older and more experienced people
: a newly successful person, business, etc.
Full Definition of UPSTART
1
: one that has risen suddenly (as from a low position to wealth or power) : parvenu; especially : one that claims more personal importance than is warranted
2
: a start-up enterprise
— up·start \ˈəp-ˈ\ adjective
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First Known Use of UPSTART
1555
Related to UPSTART
- Synonyms
- arriviste, parvenu, nouveau riche
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UPSTART Defined for Kids
upstart
noun up·start \ˈəp-ˌstärt\
Definition of UPSTART for Kids
: a person who gains quick or unexpected success and shows off that success
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