uppish

adjective
UK: /ˈʌp.ɪʃ/
US: /ˈʌp.ɪʃ/

  1. Acting as if you are better or more important than other people.

    1. He's been so uppish since he got that promotion.
    2. Don't be so uppish just because you know the answer; let others try.

Synonyms

conceited pompous haughty stuck-up arrogant

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "uppish" is /ˈʌp.ɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈʌp.ɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "uppish": conceited, pompous, haughty, stuck-up, arrogant.

Example usage of "uppish": "He's been so uppish since he got that promotion.". More examples on the page.