upstarts

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

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of upstart
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APA

upstarts. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/upstarts

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“upstarts.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/upstarts. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “upstarts,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/upstarts.

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