adv
Meaning 1
In an uppish manner, arrogantly, with an air of superiority.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
uppishly
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adv
Meaning 2
In an upward direction, with the chance of being caught.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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adverb
Meaning 3
in a snobbish manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- they snobbishly excluded their less wealthy friends from the party
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: snobbishly, snootily
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English uppish Middle English -ly English -ly English uppishly From uppish + -ly.