Parvenu(noun)
A person of humble origin who has suddenly become rich or socially important, often trying to show off.
Hindi meaning:नवधनाढ्य व्यक्ति
Synonyms: Upstart, Nouveau riche, Social climber, Arriviste
Antonyms: Aristocrat, Patrician, Blue-blood, Old-money
Example: The parvenu tried to impress everyone with expensive clothes and loud talk about his success.
Trick to remember: “Parvenu” = party ke venue par naya ameer banda jo show-off kare—yaad rakho: new-rich social climber.
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