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单词 jumped-up
释义

jumped-up

[ juhmpt-uhp ]
/ ˈdʒʌmptˈʌp /

adjective Chiefly British.

having recently gained prominence or fame and appearing arrogant.

Origin of jumped-up

First recorded in 1825–35

Words nearby jumped-up

jump boot, jump cut, jump dial, jump discontinuity, jump down someone's throat, jumped-up, jumper, jumper ant, jump flap, jump head, jump in
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Example sentences from the Web for jumped-up

  • We suffered many other annoyances from jumped-up officials who took a childish pleasure in exhibiting their authority.

    The American Egypt|Channing Arnold
  • Jumped-up, conceited, arrogant, setting full value on oneself.

    The Slang Dictionary|John Camden Hotten

British Dictionary definitions for jumped-up

jumped-up

adjective

informal suddenly risen in significance, esp when appearing arrogant
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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