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UPPITY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Presumptuously arrogant

Example:

getting a little uppity and needed to be slapped down

Synonyms:

overweening; uppity

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

immodest (having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc)

Derivation:

uppityness (assumption of airs beyond one's station)

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