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upstart

1. up.start \.*p-'sta:rt\ vi : to jump up suddenly 
2. up.start \'*p-.start\ \.*p-.\ n : one that has risen suddenly (as from a 
   low position to wealth or power)  : PARVENU; esp : one that claims more 
   personal importance than he warrants - up.start aj