Definition of "uppish" []

• Informal Uppity. (adjective)

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• "All this kowtowing will go to his head and make him as 'uppish' as the rest of 'em."
• "And yet there was something rather "uppish" in commanding a frigate at the very first set-off, and little spread was left for the ambition."
• "And yet there was something rather "uppish" in commanding"