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Nouveau-riche   /nˌuvˈoʊ-rɪtʃ/   Listen
Nouveau-riche

noun
1.
A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class.  Synonyms: arriviste, parvenu, upstart.
adjective
1.
Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position.  Synonyms: parvenu, parvenue, upstart.






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