arriviste
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˌæ.ɹɪˈviːst/
Noun

arriviste (plural arrivistes)

  1. (derogatory) An upstart or newcomer; nouveau riche; parvenu; an ambitious, brash or arrogant person who has yet to integrate with his or her new social group.



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