parvenue

Definitions of parvenue

1. adjective

   of or characteristic of a parvenu
   synonyms: parvenu

   new

   not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
2. adjective

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

   pretentious

   making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction