Parvenu Definition & Meaning
parvenu
- adjective
- characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
- of or characteristic of a parvenu
- noun
- a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
Words that rhyme with parvenu
Usage tips for "parvenu"
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