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Nouveau-riche   /nˌuvˈoʊ-rɪtʃ/   Listen
Nouveau-riche

adjective
1.
Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position.  Synonyms: parvenu, parvenue, upstart.






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Words linked to "Nouveau-riche" :   unpleasant person, pretentious, disagreeable person, social climber, junior, climber



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