Ŭp'stärt1, n.
n. 1. Something that starts or springs up suddenly. 2. One suddenly arisen from low life to wealth, power, or honor; a parvenu.
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n. 1. Something that starts or springs up suddenly. 2. One suddenly arisen from low life to wealth, power, or honor; a parvenu.
a. Suddenly raised to prominence or consequence. “A race of upstart creatures.” Milton.