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parvenu
adjective
noun
of or characteristic of a parvenu
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- U
- Contains
- ARVEN
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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Pronunciation
ˈpɑː.və.njuː
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Definitions
adjective
of or characteristic of a parvenu
adjective
characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
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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