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UPSTARTS Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word upstarts. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word upstarts. (close relations)
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nouveau-riche
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

adjective satellite

• characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

parvenu
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

adjective satellite

• characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

• of or characteristic of a parvenu

arriviste
nounn
noun

• a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

kip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• sleep

• the basic unit of money in Laos

• 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

verb

• be asleep

parvenue
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

• of or characteristic of a parvenu

Best Hypernyms For UPSTARTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for upstarts, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (3)
disagreeable personunpleasant persongymnastic exercise

Alternatives for NOUVEAU-RICHE

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