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UPPITY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does uppity mean? 

UPPITY (adjective)
  The adjective UPPITY has 1 sense:

1. presumptuously arrogantplay

  Familiarity information: UPPITY used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


UPPITY (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Presumptuously arrogant

Synonyms:

overweening; uppity

Context example:

getting a little uppity and needed to be slapped down

Similar:

immodest (having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc)

Derivation:

uppityness (assumption of airs beyond one's station)


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