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uppity
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uppity
(adjective)
uppity
/
ˈ
ʌpəti/
adjective
uppity
/
ˈ
ʌpəti/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of UPPITY
[
more uppity; most uppity
]
informal + disapproving
:
acting as if you are more important than you really are, do not have to do what you are told to do, etc.
an
uppity
sales clerk
Don't get
uppity
with me.
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