upstart


Meanings

  • an arrogant or presumptuous person
  • a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
  • 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
  • characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
  • UPSTART v -ED, -ING, -S to spring up suddenly


Scrabble Score: 9

upstart is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

upstart is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

upstart is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 11

upstart is a valid Words With Friends word