upstart


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
upstart/ˈʌpstɑːt/
noun
  • 1 derogatory a person who has risen suddenly to prominence, especially one who behaves arrogantly.
  • 2 Gymnastics a series of movements by which a gymnast swings to a position supported by their arms above a bar, especially at the start of a routine.
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