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    uppish
    /ˈʌpɪʃ/

    adjective

    • 1. arrogantly self-assertive: informal "she sensed that her accent made her sound uppish"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUPPISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    UPPISH definition: 1. An uppish person thinks they are better than other people: 2. In sports such as cricket, an…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › uppishUppish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Definition. Synonyms. Example Sentences. Word History. Entries Near. Show more. Save Word. uppish. adjective. up· pish ˈə-pish. Synonyms of uppish. somewhat old-fashioned : uppity. uppishly adverb. uppishness noun. Synonyms. arrogant. assumptive. bumptious. cavalier. chesty. haughty. high-and-mighty. high-handed. high-hat. highfalutin. hifalutin.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › uppishUPPISH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Uppish definition: arrogant; condescending; uppity.. See examples of UPPISH used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUPPISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    uppish in British English. (ˈʌpɪʃ ) adjective. British informal. snobbish, arrogant, or presumptuous. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. uppishly (ˈuppishly)

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › uppishUppish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Nov 9, 2024 · Definitions of uppish. adjective. (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant. synonyms: bigheaded, persnickety, snooty, snot-nosed, snotty, stuck-up, too big for one's breeches. proud. feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › uppishUppish - definition of uppish by The Free Dictionary

    Define uppish. uppish synonyms, uppish pronunciation, uppish translation, English dictionary definition of uppish. adj. Informal Uppity. up′pish·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › uppishUPPISH - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "UPPISH" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  9. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › uppishuppish - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Aug 19, 2024 · uppish (comparative more uppish, superlative most uppish) (since circa 1678) Having plenty of money. A New Dictionary of the Canting Crew in its Several Tribes of Gypsies, Beggers, Thieves, Cheats &c. (colloquial) proud; arrogant; assuming.

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › uppish_adjuppish, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

    Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the adjective uppish mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective uppish, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.

  11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › uppishUPPISH Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam ...

    Synonyms for UPPISH: arrogant, superior, cavalier, important, uppity, bumptious, supercilious, high-and-mighty; Antonyms of UPPISH: humble, modest, unpretentious, lowly, timid, diffident, subdued, shy