uppish

English

adj
Definitions
  • (since circa 1678) Having plenty of money.
  • (colloquial) proud; arrogant; assuming
  • (cricket) In which the ball is hit into the air, with the chance of being caught.

Etymology

Suffix from English up (a higher degree, adverb).

Origin

English

up

Gloss

a higher degree, adverb

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