Par"ve*nu` (?), n. [F., prop. p. p. of parvenir to attain to, to succeed, to rise to high station, L. pervenire to come to; per through + venire to come. See Par, prep., and Come.] An upstart; a man newly risen into notice.

• One that has recently or suddenly risen to a higher social or economic class but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class; an upstart.
  
• A person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted from his class, especially through acquisition of wealth, rights, or political authority.
  
• A person who has climbed the corporate ladder.
  
• A person who has risen to a higher place than original or customary.
  
• Being a parvenu; also, like or having the characteristics of a parvenu.