parvenu
adjective /'pɑrvə,nu/
- Definition
- characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'parvenu': She showed great parvenu during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
4
Length
7