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jumped-up

adj

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  1. Thinking or acting as if one is superior, as by pretending to be of a higher class or…

    Thinking or acting as if one is superior, as by pretending to be of a higher class or having greater authority than is the case.

    • 2007, Nov 27. Scott Murray, writing in Guardian Unlimited: "Stuttgart 3-2 Rangers" We're doomed if this wee jumped-up monkey gets Gordon Smith's blessing.

  2. Having risen from a lowly station or an inferior position, often with a conceited or…

    Having risen from a lowly station or an inferior position, often with a conceited or arrogant attitude.

    • Well, you can have all my share of democracy. Between you and me, Gert, it's mainly a name for a lot of jumped-up ignoramuses who have no idea of how little they do know.
    • […] the faithful service he gave was pearl cast before mean, gutless, brainless, up-jumped swine […]

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