Word: upstart
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: up
start
Definition: self-important and presumptuous.
Morphemes:
Affix: up-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to indicate higher position or direction, literally or figuratively.
Affix: start
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An initial advantage over somebody else; a head start.