uppity

Meanings

• adjective

  having or displaying an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or dignity.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uppity
huffy , puffy , duffy , lofty

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Variants

List of all variants of uppity that leads to same result
uppitiness , uppitinesses , uppity , uppityness , uppitynesses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meaning 'proud' in Middle English, the term 'uppity' emerged in African American Vernacular English in the late 19th century to describe someone who defied the social norms and expectations of their subordinate position.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'uppity' was popularized in the 1960s during the Civil Rights Movement as a way to criticize African Americans who challenged racial discrimination.

2. The term 'uppity' has also been used in a more positive sense to describe someone who is confident and self-assured, rather than arrogant or arrogant.

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Related Concepts

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1. pride: The feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions.

2. arrogance: An excessive sense of one's own importance or superiority.

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Culture

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The term 'uppity' has been used historically to denigrate African Americans who asserted their rights and challenged the racial hierarchy. It has also been used more broadly to criticize anyone who displays an excessive sense of self-importance or arrogance.

How to Memorize "uppity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone walking with their chest puffed out and their chin held high, as if they believe they are superior to everyone around them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'uppity' with the image of a peacock, which displays its elaborate feathers to attract a mate and assert its dominance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'uppity as a peacock', which helps you remember the meaning of the word.

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