uppstudsig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- impertinent adj Rude or disrespectful, especially in a way that oversteps one's place.
- insubordinate adj Refusing to obey orders or accept authority; defiant.
- uppity adj Arrogant or self-important, acting as if one is better or more important than one's actual position warrants.
Senses
uppstudsig is used for these senses in English:
- impertinent Insolent, ill-mannered or disrespectful; Disregardful.
- insubordinate Rebellious or defiant to authority; contumacious.
- uppity Exceeding one's station or position, assuming prerogatives to which one is not entitled.
impertinent — full definition
- adj Rude or disrespectful, especially in a way that oversteps one's place.
- adj (formal) Not relevant to the matter at hand.