uppity meaning

UK US /ˈʌpəti/ 3 syllables

uppity (adjective): presumptuously arrogant.

Definition of uppity

  1. presumptuously arrogant
    • had a witty but overweening manner
    • no idea how overweening he would be
    • getting a little uppity and needed to be slapped down

    Synonyms: overweening

    Similar: immodest

    Related forms: uppityness

How to pronounce uppity

uppity is pronounced /ˈʌpəti/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UP · words ending in TY · 6-letter words

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