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View synonyms for uppish

uppish

[ uhp-ish ]

adjective

, Informal.
  1. arrogant; condescending; uppity.

uppish

/ ˈʌpɪʃ /

adjective

  1. informal.
    snobbish, arrogant, or presumptuous
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Derived Forms

  • ˈuppishly, adverb
  • ˈuppishness, noun
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Other Words From

  • uppish·ly adverb
  • uppish·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of uppish1

First recorded in 1670–80; up + -ish 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of uppish1

C18: from up + -ish

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