arribista — meaning in English

English meaning

• hustler noun A person who works energetically and resourcefully, especially to make money.
• upstart 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.

Senses

arribista 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.
• social climber (derogatory) One who tries to improve his or her social standing, especially by means of obsequious behaviour.
• upstart Self-important and presumptuous.
• upstart One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.

hustler — full definition

1. noun A person who works energetically and resourcefully, especially to make money.
2. noun A con artist or swindler.
3. noun A prostitute (informal, often referring to a male prostitute).

upstart — full definition

1. 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.
2. adj Acting self-important or presumptuous, especially given a short time in a position.

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