Parvenus

What does PARVENUS mean?

Parvenus is a form of PARVENU.

1. noun

   a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

2. adjective

   characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

3. adjective

   of or characteristic of a parvenu

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.