uppity
affecting an attitude of inflated self-esteem; haughty; snobbish.
rebelliously self-assertive; not inclined to be tractable or deferential.
Origin of uppity
1Other words from uppity
- up·pi·ty·ness, noun
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How to use uppity in a sentence
These Pelmatops and other kinds of stalk-eyed flies face off, eyestalk to eyestalk, with uppity intruders.
Certain young fruit flies’ eyes literally pop out of their head | Susan Milius | November 8, 2022 | Science NewsYou know: I am to intone that these pundits think of Obama as an “uppity Negro.”
Why the Right Thinks Obama’s a Narcissist—and Why They’re Wrong | John McWhorter | September 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey say, “Love the way you dealt with that uppity teenager!”
Conservatives really seem to hate it when uppity women—damn that pesky economic empowerment!
These comments about Kagan are part of a long tradition of taking down uppity women.
MSNBC host Chris Matthews felt at ease, on national television, referring to a woman as “ she devil,” “ witchy,” and “ uppity.”
We ought to beat hershell get too uppity to live with, declared Bobby, discussing these games.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage | Gertrude W. MorrisonJuniper was a sight more uppity than Rosaotherwise she wouldnt have flew the coop, said Bob Wildwood, shaking his head.
The Corner House Girls Under Canvas | Grace Brooks HillSo Mars' Colby had ter let dat uppity yaller gal go ahead an' do her worstest.
The Corner House Girls at School | Grace Brooks HillDen, how come you talk so uppity, like a man wid de law on he side and ain't a-scared o' nobody?
Captain Ted | Louis Pendleton"Sounds very uppity to me," she said with a humorous glance at her own ancient gown.
Miss Pat at Artemis Lodge | Pemberton Ginther
British Dictionary definitions for uppity
/ (ˈʌpɪtɪ) /
Origin of uppity
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