arriviste — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
arriviste is used for these senses in English:
- nouveau riche (pejorative) New money; wealthy persons whose fortunes are newly acquired, and who are therefore perceived to lack the refinement of those who were raised wealthy.
- pushy Overly assertive, bold, or determined; aggressively ambitious.
- social climber (derogatory) One who tries to improve his or her social standing, especially by means of obsequious behaviour.
- upstart One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
upstart — full definition
- noun Someone who has suddenly risen to wealth, power, or status and hasn't yet earned proper social acceptance, or who acts arrogant about it.
- adj Acting self-important or presumptuous, especially given a short time in a position.