arriviste
[/ˌærɪˈviːst/ (English) / /aʁivˈist/ (French origin)]
nounmasculine/feminine (applies to both)pl: arrivistes
novo-rico, pessoa que ascendeu socialmente rapidamente
1. A person who has recently acquired wealth, power, or position and is regarded as lacking the qualifications or refinement associated with it
The arriviste businessman was criticized for his ostentatious display of wealth.
O novo-rico empresário foi criticado por sua exibição ostensiva de riqueza.
2. An upstart; someone who has suddenly risen in social status, often with the implication of opportunism or lack of genuine merit
She was dismissed as an arriviste by the old aristocratic families.
Ela foi descartada como uma aventureira pelas antigas famílias aristocráticas.
This French-origin term is used in both English and Brazilian Portuguese to critique individuals who have rapidly ascended socially or economically but are perceived as lacking the cultural refinement or genuine credentials expected of their new status. In Brazil, it often carries a note of social disdain, particularly when someone displays their wealth ostentatiously or seeks acceptance in elite circles. The term reflects class consciousness and social stratification present in both cultures.
NYC Slang
wannabe / climber / trust fund kid (depending on context)
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