social climber

noun
a person who attempts to gain admission into a group with a higher social standing.
Origin:
1920–25

Related forms
social climbing, noun
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social climber
 
—n
Sometimes shortened to: climber a person who seeks advancement to a higher social class, esp by obsequious behaviour
 
social climbing
 
—n

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