uppity
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/ˈʌpəti/
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/ˈʌpəti/
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.
老師因為那個傲慢的學生在課堂上頂嘴而責罵他。