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parvenu

/pɑːrˈvɛnuː/ noun · British & US
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What does parvenu mean?

noun

A person who has recently acquired wealth or status, often in a way that is considered ostentatious or pretentious.

Example

"The parvenu family's lavish spending was a subject of gossip among the town's long-established residents."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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