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uppity
up·pi·ty [ úppitee ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
presumptuous: behaving in a way that is considered presumptuous and more suited to somebody belonging a higher social class or position ( informal )

[Late 19th century. Fancifully <up]

up·pi·ty·ness noun
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