jumped-up

American

[juhmpt-uhp] / ˈdʒʌmptˈʌp /

adjective

Chiefly British.

having recently gained prominence or fame and appearing arrogant.

jumped-up British

adjective

informal suddenly risen in significance, esp when appearing arrogant

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Etymology

Origin of jumped-up

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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Having jumped up four tiers in the football pyramid, he made his first-team debut against Leeds United's under-21s in the National League Cup later that month.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

“The girls jumped up and down and screamed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

"I'm so grateful to be honored and to be with those who are the giants that I jumped up on their shoulders and they carried me."

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

When the reading was over, Amy jumped up and said, “Let’s make this!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Rondon jumped up in his canoe and yanked his hat off his head.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

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