jumped-up
[ juhmpt-uhp ]
/ ˈdʒʌmptˈʌp /
adjective Chiefly British.
having recently gained prominence or fame and appearing arrogant.
Origin of jumped-up
First recorded in 1825–35
Words nearby jumped-up
jump wire,
jump-off,
jump-shift,
jump-start,
jump-up,
jumped-up,
jumper,
jumper ant,
jumping bean,
jumping bristletail,
jumping gene
Example sentences from the Web for jumped-up
We suffered many other annoyances from jumped-up officials who took a childish pleasure in exhibiting their authority.
The American Egypt |Channing ArnoldJumped-up, conceited, arrogant, setting full value on oneself.
The Slang Dictionary |John Camden Hotten
British Dictionary definitions for jumped-up
jumped-up
adjective
informal
suddenly risen in significance, esp when appearing arrogant