Explanation and meaning of nouveau riche.

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nouveau riche

/,nuvoʊ_'riʃ/

Synonyms of nouveau riche Antonyms of nouveau riche Examples of nouveau riche Usage of nouveau riche Parts of nouveau riche Definition that contains nouveau riche Words sounding like nouveau riche Explanation of nouveau riche

adjective
characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
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parvenu parvenue upstart pretentious
noun
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
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arriviste parvenu upstart

type of:
disagreeable person unpleasant person

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