adjective
an informal term for someone who acts as if they are more important or superior than others
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The senator was criticized for referring to his opponent as uppity during the debate.
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She always acts so uppity around us, like she's better than everyone else.
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I can't stand that uppity attitude of his, always acting like he's too good for us.
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The old mansion stood tall and uppity, a symbol of a bygone era of wealth and privilege.