uppity
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for uppity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Arrogant or self-important, acting as if one is better or more important than one's actual position warrants.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use uppity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
get uppity
uppity attitude
Etymology
From an earlier form uppedy, built from up + -ed + -y; first recorded around 1880 in Joel Chandler Harris's Uncle Remus stories.
Full origin of uppity →Frequently asked questions
What does “uppity” mean?
The word “uppity” means arrogant or self-important, acting as if one is better or more important than one's actual position warrants. In plain terms, acting snobbish or above your station.
How do you pronounce “uppity”?
“Uppity” is pronounced UH-puh-tee (/ˈʌpəti/ in IPA).
How do you use “uppity” in a sentence?
Here is “uppity” used in a sentence: “He got a bit uppity after his promotion.”
What part of speech is “uppity”?
“Uppity” is an adjective.
Where does the word “uppity” come from?
The word “uppity” dates back to around 1880. From an earlier form uppedy, built from up + -ed + -y; first recorded around 1880 in Joel Chandler Harris's Uncle Remus stories.
