Meaning Of The Word Social-climbing

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What's The Definition Of Social-climbing?

social climbing
uncountable noun: You describe someone's behaviour as social climbing when they try to get accepted into a higher social class by becoming friendly with people who belong to that class.

social-climbing in British English
modifier: relating to advancement to a higher social class, esp by obsequious behaviour

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