up·pi·ty 
/ˈʌpəti/ adjective
/ˈʌpəti/ adjective [more uppity; most uppity] informal + disapproving : acting as if you are more important than you really are, do not have to do what you are told to do, etc.
▪ an uppity sales clerk ▪ Don't get uppity with me.
▪ an uppity sales clerk ▪ Don't get uppity with me.
