Upstart detective Synonyms

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

Definitions for Detective


  • (noun) a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons
  • (noun) a police officer who investigates crimes
  • (noun) an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public