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uppity in French

uppity in French is arrogant, impertinent — uppity means arrogant or self-important, acting as if one is better or more important than one's actual position warrants.

uppity in French

arrogant
adj
Presumptuous, above oneself, self-important; arrogant, snobbish, haughty.
impertinent
adj
Presumptuous, above oneself, self-important; arrogant, snobbish, haughty.

What does "uppity" mean?

  1. adj Arrogant or self-important, acting as if one is better or more important than one's actual position warrants.
    "He got a bit uppity after his promotion."
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uppity in a sentence

  • He got a bit uppity after his promotion.

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What is "uppity" in French?

"uppity" in French is arrogant, impertinent. uppity means: Arrogant or self-important, acting as if one is better or more important than one's actual position warrants.

How do you use "uppity" in a sentence?

Example: "He got a bit uppity after his promotion." In French, "uppity" is arrogant, impertinent.

Are there other ways to say "uppity" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "uppity": arrogant, impertinent.

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