Definition
- (noun) A person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class, especially through acquisition of wealth, rights, or political authority but has not gained social acceptance by those within that new class.
- (adjective) Being a parvenu; also, like, having the characteristics of, or associated with a parvenu.
Word stats
- Parvenu contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Parvenu mean?
A person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class, especially through acquisition of wealth, rights, or political authority but has not gained social acceptance by those within that new class.
How many letters are in Parvenu?
Parvenu has 7 letters.
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