October 22, 2026
parvenu
[pahr-vuh-noo]
noun: a person who has recently gained wealth but lacks the expected refinement
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A parvenu is someone who has recently acquired wealth or status but is seen as lacking the polish that's expected to go with it. The word tends to carry a snobbish edge, since it reflects judgments about who does and does not belong in elite circles. Calling someone a parvenu might say as much about you as it does about them. |
Example: The parvenu loudly bragged about his fortune while using the wrong fork at dinner.
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