jumped-up

[ juhmpt-uhp ]
/ ˈdʒʌmptˈʌp /

adjective Chiefly British.

having recently gained prominence or fame and appearing arrogant.

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earnest
full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.
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Origin of jumped-up

First recorded in 1825–35

Words nearby jumped-up

jump wire, jump-off, jump-shift, jump-start, jump-up, jumped-up, jumper, jumper ant, jumping bean, jumping bristletail, jumping gene
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Example sentences 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 Arnold

  • Jumped-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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