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upstart

UK
/ˈʌp.stɑːt/
US
/ˈʌp.stɑrt/

Translations

upstartnoun
upstarts
pl
UK
/ˈʌp.stɑːt/
US
/ˈʌp.stɑrt/
parvenuPéjoratif ; au féminin : parvenue.
The young upstart quickly made enemies in the company with his overconfident attitude.
Le jeune parvenu s'est rapidement fait des ennemis dans l'entreprise par son attitude trop sûre de lui.
entreprise émergenteS'emploie pour une entreprise récente qui gagne rapidement en importance.
The tech upstart has been making waves in the industry with its innovative products.
L'entreprise émergente de la tech fait beaucoup parler d'elle dans le secteur grâce à ses produits innovants.
Synonyms
rising star
parvenu
interloper
novice
newcomer
upstartadjective
more upstart
Comp.
most upstart
Super.
UK
/ˈʌp.stɑːt/
US
/ˈʌp.stɑrt/
de parvenuSe dit d'une personne ou d'une entité montée trop vite et perçue comme présomptueuse.
The upstart company quickly gained a reputation for its aggressive business tactics.
L'entreprise de parvenu s'est vite forgé une réputation de pratiques commerciales agressives.
Synonyms
presumptuous
impertinent
haughty
conceited
arrogant
upstartverb
upstarted
Past Simple
upstarted
Past Participle
upstarting
Gerund
UK
/ˈʌp.stɑːt/
US
/ˈʌp.stɑrt/
Archaic/informal intransitive verb meaning 'to spring or rise suddenly'.
surgirEmploi littéraire ou rare.
A rabbit upstarted from the long grass as we approached.
Un lapin a surgi de la longue herbe à notre approche.

Definitions

upstartnoun
A person who has risen suddenly to wealth or high position, especially one who behaves arrogantly.
The young upstart quickly made enemies in the company with his overconfident attitude.
A new or emerging business or organization that is rapidly gaining prominence.
The tech upstart has been making waves in the industry with its innovative products.
upstartadjective
Characterized by a sudden rise to wealth or power, often perceived as presumptuous or arrogant.
The upstart company quickly gained a reputation for its aggressive business tactics.
upstartverb
To rise, spring, or start up suddenly; to leap into view or existence.
A rabbit upstarted from the long grass as we approached.
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