The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word UPPISH
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What does UPPISH mean?
UPPISH adjective- (since circa 1678) Having plenty of money.
- Proud; arrogant; assuming
- (of a shot) In which the ball is hit into the air, with the chance of being caught.