Associations to the word «Uppish»

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Wiktionary

UPPISH, adjective. (since circa 1678) Having plenty of money.
UPPISH, adjective. (colloquial) Proud; arrogant; assuming; putting on airs of superiority.
UPPISH, adjective. (cricket) (of a shot) In which the ball is hit into the air, with the chance of being caught

Dictionary definition

UPPISH, adjective. (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant; "a snotty little scion of a degenerate family"-Laurent Le Sage; "they're snobs--stuck-up and uppity and persnickety".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.