nouveau-riche

nouveau-riche
noun
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
Syn: ↑upstart, ↑parvenu, ↑arriviste
Derivationally related forms: ↑parvenu (for: ↑parvenu)
Hyponyms: ↑social climber, ↑climber, ↑junior
adjective
characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
Syn: ↑parvenu, ↑parvenue, ↑upstart
Similar to: ↑pretentious
Derivationally related forms: ↑parvenu (for: ↑parvenu)

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nouveau-riche adjective
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Main entry: nouveau riche

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