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parvenue meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of parvenue at MeaningMonkey.org. parvenue meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PARVENUE adjective
Definition of parvenue (adjective)
- characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
- synonyms: nouveau-riche, parvenu, upstart
- of or characteristic of a parvenu
- synonyms: parvenu
Source: Princeton University Wordnet