Synonyms for social climber


Grammar : Noun


Définition of social climber

  • noun upwardly social person
Example sentences :
  • Her employer—her social climber—her dbutante—in jail after a raid on a prize-fight!
  • Extract from : « Good References » by E. J. Rath
  • Many an ambitious politician or social climber finds it profitable to become a patron of some supposedly deserving charity.
  • Extract from : « Defenseless America » by Hudson Maxim
  • In London he was a social climber, in spite of his gold; here he was a sole autocrat of the camp.
  • Extract from : « The Highgrader » by William MacLeod Raine
  • "The only thing I've got against Mrs. Jackson is she's a social climber," Perkins broke in.
  • Extract from : « Skinner's Dress Suit » by Henry Irving Dodge
  • "Social climber," Rosamond ticketed her with a calm that made Patricia wince.
  • Extract from : « Miss Pat at Artemis Lodge » by Pemberton Ginther
  • When the cheap jack or the social climber dies, he may like it, but not the gentleman or lady.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers and Other Stories » by Robert Grant

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