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uppity
[ˈʌpɪti]
adjective
arrogante
1.
Behaving as though one is more important or superior than one actually is; presumptuous or snobbish
She has an uppity attitude toward people of lower social status.
Ela tem uma atitude arrogante em relação às pessoas de status social inferior.
2.
Tending to put on airs; pretentious
He speaks in an uppity manner that annoys his colleagues.
Ele fala de uma forma pretenciosa que irrita seus colegas.
NYC Slang
bougie (when describing someone acting superior due to newfound status)
Synonyms
arrogant
snobbish
pretentious
conceited
haughty
presumptuous
supercilious
Antonyms
humble
modest
unpretentious
down-to-earth
gracious
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
arrogante, presunçoso, chique demais
Common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
arrogante, metida
Slightly more colloquial
São Paulo
arrogante, pretensioso
Formal usage preferred
Portugal
arrogante, presunçoso, altivo
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese but altivo is more common in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
get uppity - to become arrogant or presumptuous
too big for one's britches - similar meaning expressing excessive pride
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