upstart (alternative)
[/ˈʌpstɑːrt/]
nounpl: upstarts
novato ambicioso; pessoa que sobe rapidamente na vida
1. A person who has recently acquired wealth, power, or position and behaves arrogantly or presumptuously; an alternative usage emphasizing the sudden or unexpected nature of rise to prominence
The young entrepreneur was dismissed as an upstart by the established business community.
O jovem empresário foi descartado como um novato ambicioso pela comunidade empresarial estabelecida.
2. Someone who challenges traditional hierarchies or conventions; a disruptor or insurgent force in a field
The upstart tech company disrupted the entire industry in just five years.
A empresa de tecnologia novata perturbou toda a indústria em apenas cinco anos.
3. An alternative or unconventional option that competes with established leaders
Several upstart airlines have changed the market dynamics.
Várias companhias aéreas iniciantes mudaram a dinâmica do mercado.
In Brazilian culture, 'upstart' reflects both admiration for ambition and skepticism toward sudden wealth or power acquisition. The term is frequently used in business journalism and tech startup contexts. In American culture, particularly in NYC, it can be both pejorative (implying arrogance) or aspirational (implying entrepreneurial spirit), depending on context and tone.
NYC Slang
up-and-comer; go-getter; newcomer trying to make a name for themselves
Related Idioms & Phrases
upstart with delusions of grandeur
upstart challenge to the establishment
upstart disrupting the status quo
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