Arriviste Definition & Meaning

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

"Arriviste" in song lyrics

See how arriviste is used in real songs:

  • "parvenu arriviste"
    AOL — AOL

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