parvenu
ADJECTIVENOUN
/pɑrvə,nu/
7 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
parvenu is a valid 7-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3A1R1V4E1N1U1
3 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING
What does parvenu mean?
ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1
Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position.
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SIMILAR
2
Of or characteristic of a parvenu.
SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER