How to Pronounce "uppity"
word
ˈəpəti
UH-puh-tee
ˈʌpɪti
UP-ih-tee
Definition
Behaving as if you are more important or better than others, often used in a critical or disapproving way. Historically, it has been used insultingly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəpəti
British English
ˈʌpɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UH-puh-tee
UK
UP-ih-tee
Listen in Context
The boss said I was too uppity at the meeting.
Don't get uppity just because you got a promotion.
He thought I was too uppity to talk to him.
She gets a little uppity when she thinks she's right.