parvenu
1.
(
satellite adjective
) of or characteristic of a parvenu
Synonyms:
parvenue
2.
(
satellite adjective
) characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
Synonyms:
nouveau-riche
,
parvenue
,
upstart
3.
(
noun
) a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
Synonyms:
nouveau-riche
,
upstart
Related Words:
climber
,
disagreeable person
,
junior
,
social climber
,
unpleasant person
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