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social climber
noun
: someone who tries to gain a higher social position or status (such as by becoming friendly with wealthy people)
Full Definition of SOCIAL CLIMBER
: one who attempts to gain a higher social position or acceptance in fashionable society
— social climbing noun
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First Known Use of SOCIAL CLIMBER
1911
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