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- [stuhk uhp]
- /stʌk ʌp/
- /stʌk ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stuhk uhp]
- /stʌk ʌp/
Definitions of stuck-up word
- adjective stuck-up snobbishly conceited. 1
- adjective stuck-up If you say that someone is stuck-up, you mean that are very proud and unfriendly because they think they are very important. 0
- adjective stuck-up conceited, arrogant, or snobbish 0
- adjective stuck-up snobbish; conceited 0
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Origin of stuck-up
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30
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Parts of speech for Stuck-up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stuck-up popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for stuck-up
adj stuck-up
- bigheaded — Informal. an excessive estimate of one's importance; conceit.
- boastful — If someone is boastful, they talk too proudly about something that they have done or that they own.
- dismissive — indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration: a curt, dismissive gesture.
- easy going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
- easy-going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
adjective stuck-up
- conceited — If you say that someone is conceited, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they are far too proud of their abilities or achievements.
- egocentric — Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others ; self-centered.
- egoistic — Egoistical.
- egoistical — Caring about oneself rather than others.
- egotistic — Egotistical.
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