Definition of upstart
intransitive verb
: to jump up (as to one's feet) suddenly
14th Century
First Known Use of upstart
14th century
Simple Definition of upstart
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: a person who has recently begun an activity, become successful, etc., and who does not show proper respect for older and more experienced people
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: a newly successful person, business, etc.
Full Definition of upstart
1 : one that has risen suddenly (as from a low position to wealth or power) : parvenu; especially : one that claims more personal importance than is warranted
2 : a start-up enterprise
Examples of upstart in a sentence
a young upstart from Harvard who thinks he knows more than the boss
<having made their money in oil decades ago, they consider these billionaire dot-commers mere upstarts>
1555
First Known Use of upstart
1555
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UPSTART Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of upstart for Students
: a person who gains quick or unexpected success and shows off that success
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