up oneself
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Meaning · English
Smug; arrogant; self-important and self-satisfied.
Register: slang
Examples
I don't like her; she is really up herself.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “up oneself” mean?
Smug; arrogant; self-important and self-satisfied.
Is “up oneself” formal or informal?
up oneself is generally slang.