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Nouveau-riche — synonyms, definition

1. nouveau-riche (Adjective)

3 synonyms
parvenu parvenue upstart
1 definition

nouveau-riche (Adjective) — Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position.

2. nouveau-riche (Noun)

1 synonym
arriviste
1 definition

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.

2 types of
disagreeable person unpleasant person
3 types
climber junior social climber