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- [uhp-i-tee]
- /ˈʌp ɪ ti/
- /ˈʌp.ɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhp-i-tee]
- /ˈʌp ɪ ti/
Definitions of uppity word
- adjective uppity affecting an attitude of inflated self-esteem; haughty; snobbish. 1
- adjective uppity rebelliously self-assertive; not inclined to be tractable or deferential. 1
- adjective uppity arrogant 1
- adjective uppity If you say that someone is uppity, you mean that they are behaving as if they were very important and you do not think that they are important. 0
- adjective uppity not yielding easily to persuasion or control 0
- adjective uppity inclined to be haughty, arrogant, snobbish, etc. 0
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Origin of uppity
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80, Americanism; probably up + -ity, extended form of -y1; cf. pernickety
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Parts of speech for Uppity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uppity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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uppity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for uppity
adj uppity
- aloof — Someone who is aloof is not very friendly and does not like to spend time with other people.
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- biggety — conceited or self-important.
- brash — If you describe someone or their behaviour as brash, you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive.
- cold-shoulder — to snub; show indifference to.
adjective uppity
- hardboiled — Alternative spelling of hard-boiled.
- highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
- nongregarious — (zoology) Not gregarious; solitary. Compare 'ungregarious'.
- overbearing — domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
- overfamiliar — commonly or generally known or seen: a familiar sight.
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