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Word: Uppity
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 19th century: a fanciful formation from up
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈʌpɪti
Dialects: British English
Definition:
self-important; arrogant
Short Definition:self-important
Examples:- an uppity MP and his lady wife
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