Meaning of social climber | Babel Free
Definitions
One who tries to improve his or her social status, especially by means of obsequious behaviour.
Equivalents
Dansk
stræber
Bahasa Indonesia
panjat sosial
Examples
““Are you accusing me of social climbing!” she fumed, getting right in his face⟳. “You are a social climber, my darling.” “They only call⟳ you a social climber if you're not good at it,” Lucy said, starting for the front door, checking her phone for what would be the last⟳ time as she exited.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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