Lexic.us

Definition of Parvenu

1. Noun. A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class.

2. Adjective. Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position.

3. Adjective. Of or characteristic of a parvenu.

Definition of Parvenu

1. n. An upstart; a man newly risen into notice.

Definition of Parvenu

1. one who has suddenly risen above his class [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Parvenu

parumbilical parura paruras parure parures paruresis Parus Parus atricapillus Parus bicolor Parus caeruleus

Parus carolinensis parvalbumin parvalbumins Parvati parve parvenu (current term) parvenue parvenues parvenus parvilocular cyst

parvis parvise parvises parvo Parvobacteriaceae parvocellular parvolin parvolin parvoline parvoline

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