jumped-up
[ juhmpt-uhp ]
/ ˈdʒʌmptˈʌp /
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adjective Chiefly British.
having recently gained prominence or fame and appearing arrogant.
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Nearby words
jump wire, jump-off, jump-shift, jump-start, jump-up, jumped-up, jumper, jumper ant, jumper cables, jumping bean, jumping bristletail
Origin of jumped-up
First recorded in 1825–35
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Examples from the Web for jumped-up
We suffered many other annoyances from jumped-up officials who took a childish pleasure in exhibiting their authority.
The American Egypt|Channing ArnoldJumped-up, conceited, arrogant, setting full value on oneself.
The Slang Dictionary|John Camden Hotten
British Dictionary definitions for jumped-up
jumped-up
adjective
informal suddenly risen in significance, esp when appearing arrogant
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