UPPITY
Dictionary entry overview: What does uppity mean? • UPPITY (adjective)
The adjective UPPITY has 1 sense:
1. presumptuously arrogant
Familiarity information: UPPITY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• UPPITY (adjective)
Meaning:
Presumptuously arrogant
Synonyms:
uppity; overweening
Context examples:
had a witty but overweening manner / no idea how overweening he would be / getting a little uppity and needed to be slapped down
Similar:
immodest (having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc)
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