Definitions for nouveau-riche

Definitions for (noun) nouveau-riche

Main entry: upstart, arriviste, nouveau-riche, parvenu

Definition: a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class


Definitions for (adj) nouveau-riche

Main entry: upstart, parvenu, parvenue, nouveau-riche

Definition: characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position


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