uppish
adjective
arrogant; condescending; uppity.
uppishly
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a word derived from
uppish.
Example Sentences
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Next ball, staying in his crease, he fends uppishly and gets four to Ben Stokes’s left.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 14, 2019
Carey drives uppishly but between mid-off and extra cover for four.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 11, 2019
He follows that immediately with the second, driving a half volley uppishly over extra cover and to the fence.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 7, 2015
Clarke lofts uppishly into the leg side, but it's safe - and the Aussies aren't letting them in.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2011
“I have all I need of Zoos in this nursery, thank you,” said Mary Poppins, uppishly.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
