1. Plural of parvenu; people who have recently acquired wealth, status, or power and are regarded as lacking the refinement or social standing traditionally associated with it.
Usage: Often carries a mildly derogatory or critical tone; Refers to social climbers or the newly rich

Examples

• The old families of the city viewed the parvenus with disdain.
• The parvenus flaunted their newfound wealth through extravagant parties.
• Despite their money, the parvenus struggled to gain acceptance in high society.
• The novel satirizes the parvenus who tried to buy their way into respectability.
• Many parvenus in the tech industry have become billionaires within a decade.
• The established elite considered the parvenus to be lacking in taste and breeding.