adjective
General Slang
uppity
UP-ih-tee · adjective · informal
Snobbish, arrogant, or putting on airs.
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Definitions
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Describes someone acting above their station or self-important.
“He got real uppity once he moved to the city.”
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uppity In A Sentence
He got real uppity once he moved to the city.
Origin & Usage
American English, late 1800s; "up" plus -ity, first recorded in African American Southern speech.
People Also Ask
What does "uppity" mean?
It describes someone acting snobbish, arrogant, or self-important—putting on airs and behaving as if above their station.
How do you use "uppity"?
Use it as an adjective for someone who has become stuck-up or presumptuous, as in "He got real uppity once he moved to the city."
Where does "uppity" come from?
It's American English from the late 1800s, formed from "up" plus the suffix -ity, first recorded in African American Southern speech.
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