Nouveau-richeWordNet Explorer
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adjective
characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
adjective
making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
noun
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
noun
a person who is not pleasant or agreeable
noun
someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior
noun
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male