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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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up·pi·ty·ness noun
