Meaning & use
uppity
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Behaving as if one is more important than others; putting on airs of superiority.
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His uppity attitude toward the new interns made him unpopular in the office.
She resented being called uppity simply for speaking confidently in meetings.
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This word has a troubling history: it was historically used as a slur against Black Americans perceived as not 'knowing their place.' Many people now avoid it or use it with caution.
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