A surname originating as a patronymic.

simple past tense and past participle of rich

(chiefly attributive) From poverty to exceptional wealth.

(idiomatic, offensive, ethnic slur, of a person) Living ostentatiously; spending money recklessly, especially a limited supply of money.

(physics, of a nucleus or isotope) Having a large ratio of neutrons to protons

(poetry) A form of rhyme with identical sounds, as in "pear" and "pair".

(idiomatic) Very rich (wealthy).

(idiomatic) An abundance or overabundance of something; too much of a good thing.

(derogatory) New money; wealthy persons whose fortunes are newly acquired, and who are therefore perceived to lack the refinement of those who were raised wealthy.

Newly rich; like a nouveau riche.