Definition of arriviste Arriviste

ar•ri•viste

We found 2 definitions of arriviste from 2 different sources.

What does arriviste mean?

Noun
arriviste - a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
		upstart, parvenu, nouveau-riche
		disagreeable person, unpleasant person a person who is not pleasant or agreeable
		social climber, climber someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior

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arriviste (Noun)
upstart, newcomer, late arrival, nouveau riche , parvenu, generally characterised as an ambitious, brash or arrogant person who has yet to integrate with his or her new social group.