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Parvenu Crossword Clue

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noun

• an arrogant or presumptuous person

• a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

• a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright

adjective satellite

• characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

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noun

• any new participant in some activity

• a recent arrival

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noun

• a person regarded as arrogant and annoying

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Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Speedy06 Aug 2023 Across 10
The Guardian Quick23 Jun 2022 Down 16
The Guardian Speedy24 May 2020 Down 11
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