social climber
a person who attempts to gain admission into a group with a higher social standing.
Origin of social climber
1Other words from social climber
- social climbing, noun
Words Nearby social climber
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How to use social climber in a sentence
Maurizio’s father, Rodolfo, did not approve of Reggiani’s social background and believed she was a social climber and opted not to attend the couple’s wedding.
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.
Miss Pat at Artemis Lodge | Pemberton GintherWhen the cheap jack or the social climber dies, he may like it, but not the gentleman or lady.
The Law-Breakers and Other Stories | Robert GrantHer employer—her social climber—her dbutante—in jail after a raid on a prize-fight!
Good References | E. J. Rath
"The only thing I've got against Mrs. Jackson is she's a social climber," Perkins broke in.
Skinner's Dress Suit | Henry Irving DodgeIn London he was a social climber, in spite of his gold; here he was a sole autocrat of the camp.
The Highgrader | William MacLeod Raine
British Dictionary definitions for social climber
a person who seeks advancement to a higher social class, esp by obsequious behaviour: Sometimes shortened to: climber
Derived forms of social climber
- social climbing, noun
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