uppity

🇺🇸 /ˈʌpəti/ 🇬🇧 /ˈʌpəti/
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adjective
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Arrogant and disrespectful, especially when you think you're better than others and don't follow rules or orders.

The teacher scolded the uppity student for talking back during class.

老师因为那个傲慢的学生在课堂上顶嘴而斥责他。

translation

adj. 傲慢