Upstart

Pronunciation: /ˈʌpˌstɑːrt/

Upstart (noun)

  1. a person who has recently become successful and is often seen as arrogant.
  2. a company or organization that has quickly become successful.

Examples

  • The upstart company quickly gained attention in the tech industry.
  • An upstart entrepreneur launched a new app last month.

Common collocations: upstart company, upstart entrepreneur, upstart victory, upstart success

Synonyms of Upstart

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Upstart

  • someone with long experience
  • firmly in place or accepted