UPSTARTS
(noun, adj.sat, verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Upstarts.
Upstarts - as a noun
An arrogant or presumptuous person
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disagreeable personunpleasant personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arriviste12nouveau-richeparvenu12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disagreeable personunpleasant personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kip9Upstarts - as an adjective satellite
Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nouveau-richeparvenu12parvenue13Upstarts - as a verb
To rise suddenly, to spring
Example: "And his unready weapons gan in hand to take."
Example Sentences
"The upstarts in the tech industry are disrupting traditional business models."
"Many upstarts dream of becoming successful entrepreneurs."
"The upstarts challenged the established companies and gained market share."
"These upstarts have quickly risen to prominence in the fashion world."
"The upstarts were determined to prove themselves in the competitive market."
Word Game Points
Is UPSTARTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upstarts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
UPSTARTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is UPSTARTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upstarts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordUPSTARTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is UPSTARTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upstarts is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordUPSTARTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
