Dictionary & Thesaurus

1.

(satellite adjective) characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

Synonyms: parvenu, parvenue, upstart

2.

(noun) a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

Synonyms: parvenu, upstart

Related Words: climber, disagreeable person, junior, social climber, unpleasant person