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- Literally, to scale a wall. I can't believe how quickly you went up the wall!
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The idiom “jumped-up” is a commonly used phrase in English that describes someone who is arrogant, self-important, or thinks they are better than others. This phrase can be applied to various situations and contexts, making it a versatile expression.
1. Lit. to climb or run up the wall. Look at that silly cat go up the wall! How can its claws hold onto the brick? 2. Fig. to exhibit great frustration, as if trying to climb up a wall. I was so upset, I almost went up the wall. We went up the wall waiting for you. See also: go, up, wall.
If you describe someone as jumped-up, you disapprove of them because they consider themselves to be more important than they really are.
jumped-up. slang Glorified. The phrase is used to describe someone who acts or is thought to be more important or powerful than they really are. Primarily heard in UK. I can't believe she's trying to tell me what to do, when she's just a jumped-up intern!
behaving as if you are very important in your job or position, especially because you used to be in a much lower position: He's just a jumped-up office boy (= he was once only an office boy) . SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Showing arrogance and conceit. (as) proud as Lucifer idiom. airs and graces idiom.
jumped - up (comparative more jumped-up, superlative most jumped-up) (idiomatic, derogatory) Thinking or acting as if one is superior, as by pretending to be of a higher class or having greater authority than is the case.
Jumped-up definition: Having recently gained wealth, power, success, etc. and regarded as behaving presumptuously, aggressively, etc.
