Uppity

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈʌpÉ™ti/

Origin

Fanciful extension of up.

Full definition of uppity

Adjective

1. Presumptuous, above oneself, self-important; arrogant, snobbish, haughty.
• I think you are one very uppity young man.
• 1993 , David Weber , On Basilisk Station Chapter , The Association was openly committed to "restoring the historical balance of power intended by our Founders" between the nobility and the uppity commoners …

Usage notes

Be careful about using this in interracial situations: White US Americans used this to describe black people whom they considered not submissive and subservient enough.