nouveau riche
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noun \ˌnü-ˌvō-ˈrēsh\ plural nou·veaux riches \same\
Definition of NOUVEAU RICHE
: a person newly rich : parvenu
See Examples of NOUVEAU RICHE
- <a nouveau riche who is reportedly using his money to buy his way into Palm Beach society>
Origin of NOUVEAU RICHE
French, literally, new rich
First Known Use: 1801
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