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Upstart
01
oprichting, rechtop staan
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
grammaticale informatie
bezieldheidsstatus
abstract
morfologische samenstelling
samenstelling
telbaar
meervoudsvorm
upstarts
02
parvenu, nieuwe rijke
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
03
parvenu, aanmatigend persoon
an arrogant or presumptuous person
upstart
01
parvenu, nieuwkomer
relatively new or inexperienced in a position, often displaying ambition or a desire for rapid advancement
grammaticale informatie
morfologische samenstelling
samenstelling
kwalitatief
overtreffende trap
most upstart
vergrotende trap
more upstart
gradueerbaar
Voorbeelden
He was regarded as an upstart in the political world, despite his recent success.
Hij werd beschouwd als een parvenu in de politieke wereld, ondanks zijn recente succes.
