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parvenu, parvenue, nouveau-riche, upstart | characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position | |
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kip, upstart | a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright | |
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upstart | an arrogant or presumptuous person | |
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upstart, parvenu, nouveau-riche, arriviste, nouveau riche | a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class |