jumped-up

[ juhmpt-uhp ]

adjectiveChiefly British.
  1. having recently gained prominence or fame and appearing arrogant.

Origin of jumped-up

1
First recorded in 1825–35

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British Dictionary definitions for jumped-up

jumped-up

adjective
  1. informal suddenly risen in significance, esp when appearing arrogant

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