(since circa 1678) Having plenty of money. / (colloquial) proud; arrogant; assuming / (cricket, of a shot) In which the ball is hit into the air, with the chance of being caught.

The state, or an instance, of being uppish.

plural of uppishness

In an uppish manner, arrogantly, with an air of superiority. / (cricket, of a ball, hit by a batsman) In an upward direction, with the chance of being caught.