social climber
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social climber
n.
One who strives for acceptance in fashionable society.
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social climber
n
(Sociology) a person who seeks advancement to a higher social class, esp by obsequious behaviour. Sometimes shortened to: climber
social climbing n
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so′cial climb′er
n.
a person who attempts to gain a higher social standing.
[1920–25]
so′cial climb′ing, n.
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social climber
A person who tries to gain acceptance to a social stratum above the one he or she currently occupies.
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Noun | 1. | social climber - someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior lion-hunter - someone who tries to attract social lions as guests 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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