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Upstart
01
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
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
upstarts
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
01
relatively new or inexperienced in a position, often displaying ambition or a desire for rapid advancement
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most upstart
Comparative
more upstart
gradable
Examples
He was regarded as an upstart in the political world, despite his recent success.
