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(derogatory) One who tries to improve his or her social standing, especially by means of obsequious behaviour.

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social climber

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social climber

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derogatory

(derogatory) One who tries to improve his or her social standing, especially by means of obsequious behaviour.

Japanese Meaning

（侮蔑的な表現）自分の社会的地位を上げるため、媚を売る人 / 社交界で出世や地位向上を狙い、他人に取り入ろうとする人物

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Everyone at the gala soon grew tired of the social climber who praised the host's wealth at every opportunity.

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ガラでは、社交界で出世しようといつも取り入り、機会あるごとに主催者の富を褒めそやす人物に、皆すぐにうんざりした。

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(derogatory) One who tries to improve his or her social standing, especially by means of obsequious behaviour.

“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.

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social climbers

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