upstart

/ˈʌpstɑːt/

/ˈəpˌstɑɹt/

Upstart

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

synonyms : kip

a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

synonyms : arriviste

nouveau-riche

parvenu

an arrogant or presumptuous person

upstart

[ADJECTIVE]

relatively new or inexperienced in a position, often displaying ambition or a desire for rapid advancement

synonyms : nouveau-riche

parvenu

parvenue

upstart(a)

Examples

1. The seasoned politician scoffed at the young upstart's superficial promises, muttering that you cannot catch old birds with chaff, as he knew from experience that voters were not easily swayed by empty rhetoric.

2. Take control of your debt with Upstart.

3. I like the upstarts.

4. A young upstart can challenge an elder.