PARVENU

/ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 16

Scrabble letter values: P3A1R1V4E1N1U1 = 12

Definition

  1. noun a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class. — synonyms: upstart, nouveau-riche, arriviste
  2. 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(a)
  3. adjective of or characteristic of a parvenu. — synonyms: parvenue

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