uppish

adjective (uppish — informal, old-fashioned)

«uppish» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(informal, mainly UK, old-fashioned) Too proud and full of yourself; acting as if you are better than others; uppity. tree →
(cricket) A shot that goes up in the air and might be caught. tree →

In the lessons

Used in older British stories when someone gets above themselves: «Don't get uppish with me!» Toad gets uppish whenever things go well for him. In cricket commentary, an «uppish» shot is a risky one.

Examples

Toad became uppish after his escape. tree →
«Don't you get uppish with me, young man!» tree →
The new girl seemed a bit uppish at first. tree →
His uppish manner annoyed the others. tree →
The batsman played an uppish drive and was nearly caught. tree →
Success made him uppish. tree →

Note

Informal and old-fashioned; more common today: «uppity», «snooty», «stuck-up».

On Mova

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