Synonyms for upstart

adjective

• characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

noun

• a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
• a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright
• an arrogant or presumptuous person