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KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋpɑrvәˏnu,-ˏnju 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊpɑːvәnjuː 〕


Overview of noun parvenu

The noun parvenu has 1 sense


  • upstart, parvenu, nouveau-riche, arriviste -- (a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class)


Overview of adj parvenu

The adj parvenu has 2 senses


  • nouveau-riche, parvenu, parvenue, upstart -- (characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position)

  • parvenu, parvenue -- (of or characteristic of a parvenu)