Definitions from Wiktionary (upstart)
▸ noun: One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
▸ noun: The meadow saffron.
▸ adjective: Acting like a parvenu.
▸ adjective: Self-important and presumptuous.
▸ verb: To rise suddenly, to spring
▸ Also see upstart
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▸ noun: One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
▸ noun: The meadow saffron.
▸ adjective: Acting like a parvenu.
▸ adjective: Self-important and presumptuous.
▸ verb: To rise suddenly, to spring
▸ Also see upstart
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