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U for parvenu? (7)

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I believe the answer is:

upstart

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This clue could be a double definition.

'u for' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'parvenu?' is the second definition.
(I know that parvenu can be written as upstart)

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(Other definitions for upstart that I've seen before include "Pipsqueak" , "Unexpectedly fresh" , "Brash newcomer" , "Person newly risen from the ranks and arrogant" , "Nouveau riche" .)

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