Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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upstart | Yes | Yes | No | No |
kip | Yes | No | Yes | No |
upstart (noun) | kip (noun) |
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a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright | a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright |
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class | the basic unit of money in Laos |
an arrogant or presumptuous person | sleep |
upstart (adjective) | kip (adjective) |
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characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position |
upstart (verb) | kip (verb) |
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be asleep |