UPSTART | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Upstart

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈʌpstɑːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a person who has risen suddenly in rank or importance, especially one who behaves arrogantly

Short Definition:

person who has risen suddenly in rank

Examples:
  • the upstarts who dare to challenge the legitimacy of his rule
Definition:

a series of movements on the parallel or asymmetric bars, by which a gymnast swings to a position in which their body is supported by their arms above the bar, especially at the start of a routine.

Short Definition:

series of movements on parallel or asymmetric bars, by which gymnast swings to position in which their body is supported by their arms above bar

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