climber



social climber

A person who tries to elevate his or her social status, often through the calculated use of friendships and relationships. Based on his circle of friends, it's obvious that he is nothing more than a social climber.
See also: climber, social

a social climber

someone who tries to join a higher social class, especially by becoming friends with people from that class He was a dedicated social climber and was at all the best parties.
See also: climber, social

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Leonarda-Italian
DerrylDER-əlEnglish (Rare)
Eha-Estonian
Yildiz-Turkish
CustÓDia-Portuguese
Annalise-English (Modern)