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Upstart has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

an arrogant or presumptuous person

2

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

3

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

4

One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.

Verb
1

to rise suddenly, to spring

Adjective
1

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

2

Acting like a parvenu.

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