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upstart

adj.
1.characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position upstart n.
1.an arrogant or presumptuous person
2.a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
3.a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an errect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright

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    doing or joining something because many others are doing it
    Everybody in our company is on the bandwagon to eliminate smoking in the workplace.



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    S1: She used to work at the desk next to mine in the office several years ago.
    S6: I am glad that their demands have been accepted.

    P: But it must have been exasperating that a male sitting beside her was 'doing the same work as she was and being paid more.
    Q: She is certain to be still there, in the same old brown suit and fur lined boots.
    R: She was as kind as she was efficient.
    S: Now she and all her friends have won their long campaign for the justice of equal pay to be recognised.

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