Word
Parvenu
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
par-ve-nu
Definition
- n. - An upstart; a man newly risen into notice.
- 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
- adjective - Of or characteristic of a parvenu
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