uppish

up·pish

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhp-ish]
- /ˈʌp ɪʃ/
- /ˈʌ.pɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhp-ish]
- /ˈʌp ɪʃ/

Definitions of uppish word

adjective uppish arrogant; condescending; uppity. 1
adjective uppish snobbish, arrogant, or presumptuous 0
abbreviation UPPISH uppity 0
adjective uppish (since circa 1678) Having plenty of money. 0
adjective uppish (Colloquial) Proud; arrogant; assuming; putting on airs of superiority. 0
adjective uppish (cricket, of a shot) In which the ball is hit into the air, with the chance of being caught. 0

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Origin of uppish

First appearance:

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1670-80; up + -ish1

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Parts of speech for Uppish

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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uppish popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for uppish

adj uppish

condescending — If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
high-and-mighty — haughty; arrogant.
high-hat — to snub or treat condescendingly.
lordly — suitable for a lord, as trappings or ceremonies; grand or magnificent.

All 4 Synonyms of uppish