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parvenu
adjective
noun
Of or characteristic of a parvenu
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ˈpɑː.və.njuː
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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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