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Upstart
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mouvement de gymnastique, réveil acrobatique
a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright
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nouveau riche, parvenu
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
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nouveau riche, arriviste
an arrogant or presumptuous person
upstart
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parvenu
relatively new or inexperienced in a position, often displaying ambition or a desire for rapid advancement
Example
He was regarded as an upstart in the political world, despite his recent success.
The upstart had the audacity to question the decisions of the seasoned professionals.
