Nouveau riche

phrase/ˌnu.voʊ ˈɹiʃ/culture

Definition

Newly acquired wealth, typically those perceived as ostentatious or lacking in good taste.

Etymology

An unadapted borrowing from French nouveau riche (literally “new rich”).

Synonyms

parvenu, arriviste, neo-rich

In a sentence

The nouveau riche founders flaunted their wealth at every conference after-party.