Cryptic crossword clue
Started at university, but appeared conceited 6-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word JUMPED-UP

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What does JUMPED-UP mean?

JUMPED-UP adjective
  1. 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.
  2. Having risen from a lowly station or an inferior position, often with implication of conceit or arrogance.

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