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social climber

a person who attempts to gain admission into a group with a higher social standing.

social climber

a person who seeks advancement to a higher social class, esp by obsequious behaviour Sometimes shortened toclimber

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First recorded in 1920–25

She is currently working on her third book, a novel called THE SOCIAL CLIMBER'S HANDBOOK.

"Social climber," Rosamond ticketed her with a calm that made Patricia wince.

When the cheap jack or the social climber dies, he may like it, but not the gentleman or lady.

Her employer—her social climber—her dbutante—in jail after a raid on a prize-fight!

"The only thing I've got against Mrs. Jackson is she's a social climber," Perkins broke in.

In London he was a social climber, in spite of his gold; here he was a sole autocrat of the camp.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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