gnat vs upstart

gnat

noun
  • An annoying person. 

  • Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera. 

upstart

adj
  • Acting like a parvenu. 

  • self-important and presumptuous. 

verb
  • to rise suddenly, to spring 

noun
  • The meadow saffron. 

  • One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous. 

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