Bumptious (6)

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uppity

'bumptious' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for uppity that I've seen before include "Self-important, arrogant" , "Impertinent" , "'Self-important, overweening (6)'" , "attitude" , "Difficult to control" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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