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

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 Arnold
  • Jumped-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