parvenu

UK
/ˈpɑː.və.njuː/
US
/ˈpɑr.və.nu/

Translations

parvenunoun
parvenus
pl
UK
/ˈpɑː.və.njuː/
US
/ˈpɑr.və.nu/
The parvenu tried to fit in with the elite society.
Выскочка пытался влиться в элитное общество.
Additional translations
Synonyms
parvenuadjective
UK
/ˈpɑː.və.njuː/
US
/ˈpɑːr.və.nuː/
Synonyms
newly rich
nouveau riche
social climber

Definitions

parvenunoun
A person who has recently or suddenly risen to a higher social or economic status but has not yet gained the acceptance or recognition of others in that class.
Despite his wealth, the parvenu struggled to fit in with the established elite at the gala.
parvenuadjective
Relating to someone who has recently acquired wealth or social status but is not yet accepted by the established elite.
The parvenu businessman flaunted his new wealth with extravagant parties, hoping to gain acceptance among the city's elite.