social climber meaning

UK US /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈklaɪmɚ/ 4 syllables

social climber (noun): someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior.

Definition of social climber

  1. someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior

    Synonyms: climber

    Type of: upstart

    Kinds: lion-hunter

How to pronounce social climber

social climber is pronounced /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈklaɪmɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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