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Parvenu

Yes, parvenu is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does parvenu mean?

noun

  1. a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

adjective

  1. characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
  2. of or characteristic of a parvenu

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for parvenu

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of parvenu

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PARVENU.

Words you can make from parvenu

Unscramble PARVENU for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is parvenu a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Parvenu is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is parvenu worth in Scrabble?

Parvenu is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does parvenu mean?

Parvenu means: a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class.