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 Definitions of nouveau-riche  

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Definition of 'nouveau-riche' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) upstart, parvenu, nouveau-riche, arriviste
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

2. (adj) nouveau-riche, parvenu, parvenue, upstart(a)
characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

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