uppish

adjective

up·pish ˈə-pish

somewhat old-fashioned : uppity

uppishly adverb

uppishness noun

the new employee's uppish airs aren't winning him many friends among his colleagues

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of uppish was in 1677

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“Uppish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uppish. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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uppish

adjective

up·pish ˈəp-ish

: uppity

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