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Definition of Parvenue
1. Adjective. Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position.
Exact synonyms: Nouveau-riche, Parvenu, Upstart
Similar to: Pretentious
Derivative terms: Nouveau-riche, Parvenu
Similar to: Pretentious
Derivative terms: Nouveau-riche, Parvenu
2. Adjective. Of or characteristic of a parvenu.
Definition of Parvenue
1. a woman who is a parvenu [n -S]
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