social climber

/ˈsoʊʃəl ˌklaɪmər/
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Other forms: social climbers

Definitions of social climber
  1. noun
    someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior
    synonyms: climber
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    types:
    lion-hunter
    someone who tries to attract social lions as guests
    type of:
    arriviste, nouveau-riche, parvenu, upstart
    a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
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