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Upstart
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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
02
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
03
an arrogant or presumptuous person
upstart
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relatively new or inexperienced in a position, often displaying ambition or a desire for rapid advancement
Example
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.
