social climber

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social climber (plural social climbers)

  1. (derogatory) One who tries to improve his or her social standing, especially by means of obsequious behaviour.
    Coordinate terms: arriviste, careerist, nouveau riche, parvenu
    • 2012, Tonya Hurley, The Blessed, Simon and Schuster, →ISBN, page 79:
      “Are you accusing me of social climbing!” she fumed, getting right in his face. “You are a social climber, my darling.” “They only call you a social climber if you're not good at it,” Lucy said, starting for the front door, checking her phone for what would be the last time as she exited.

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