Pretentious upstart Synonyms

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Definitions for Pretentious


  • (adjective) self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance
  • (adjective) having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
  • (adjective) making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

Synonyms for phrase

PU abbreviation

PU is an abbreviation for Pretentious Upstart
What does PU stand for?
PU stands for "Pretentious Upstart"

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Definitions for Upstart


  • (noun) one who has recently acquired wealth and social position
  • (noun) a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
  • (noun) an arrogant or presumptuous person