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"Upstart" Definition

noun

A person of humble origin who attains sudden wealth, power, or importance, especially one made immodest or presumptuous by the change; a parvenu.
One that has risen suddenly (as from a low position to wealth or power) .
One that claims more personal importance than is warranted.
A start-up enterprise.

adjective

Self-important; presumptuous.
Suddenly raised to a position of consequence.

verb-intransitive

To spring or start up suddenly.

verb

To jump up (as to one's feet) suddenly.

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