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uppity

adjective

Presumptuously arrogant;- S.V.Benet; - NY Times

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Word length
6
Starts with
U
Ends with
Y
Contains
PP
Scrabble score
13

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Pronunciation

ˈʌpəti

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adjective

  1. Presumptuously arrogant;- S.V.Benet; - NY Times

    “Had a witty but overweening manner”

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Example Sentences

Had a witty but overweening manner
No idea how overweening he would be
Getting a little uppity and needed to be slapped down

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