Definitions For Parvenu

noun

• A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
• A person from usually a low social position who has recently or suddenly become wealthy, powerful, or successful but who is not accepted by other wealthy, powerful, and successful people

adjective

• Of or characteristic of a parvenu
• Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position