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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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Origin of jumped-up
First recorded in 1825–35
Words nearby jumped-up
jump boot, jump cut, jump dial, jump discontinuity, jump down someone's throat, jumped-up, jumper, jumper ant, jump head, jump in, jumping bean
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British Dictionary definitions for jumped-up
jumped-up
adjective
informal suddenly risen in significance, esp when appearing arrogant
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