Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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upstart | Yes | Yes | No | No |
pretentious | No | Yes | No | No |
upstart (noun) | pretentious (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 person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class | |
an arrogant or presumptuous person |
upstart (adjective) | pretentious (adjective) |
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characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position | making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction |
intended to attract notice and impress others | |
(of a display) tawdry or vulgar |