uusrikas — meaning in English
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English meaning
- upstart noun Someone who has suddenly risen to wealth, power, or status and hasn't yet earned proper social acceptance, or who acts arrogant about it.
Senses
uusrikas is used for these senses in English:
- nouveau riche Newly rich; like a nouveau riche.
- upstart One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
upstart — full definition
- noun Someone who has suddenly risen to wealth, power, or status and hasn't yet earned proper social acceptance, or who acts arrogant about it.
- adj Acting self-important or presumptuous, especially given a short time in a position.
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