'Parvenu' definitions:

Definition of 'parvenu'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position [syn: nouveau-riche, parvenu, parvenue, upstart(a)]
adjective
Of or characteristic of a parvenu [syn: parvenu, parvenue]
noun
A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class [syn: upstart, parvenu, nouveau-riche, arriviste]

Definition of 'Parvenu'

From: GCIDE
  • Parvenu \Par"ve*nu`\, n. [F., prop. p. p. of parvenir to attain to, to succeed, to rise to high station, L. pervenire to come to; per through + venire to come. See Par, prep., and Come.] An upstart; a man newly risen into notice. [1913 Webster] Parvis

Synonyms of 'parvenu'

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Words containing 'Parvenu'