- the pseudo-rich. - the faux-riche. - a social gatecrasher. - a gentleman crook. - a social pretender (used as the name of a popular rock band)
OTHER WORDS FOR charlatan
impostor, mountebank, fraud, fake, phony.
If you're criticizing someone for pretending to be high class or elite, you may be looking for the slang word bougie or boujee.
The term "poor-face" is sometimes used for pretending to be poor, making superficial attempts to understand what it's like to be poor, or claiming to know what it's like to be poor despite being well off.
/ˌˈævəˌrɪʃəs/ Someone who is avaricious is greedy or grasping, concerned with gaining wealth. The suggestion is that an avaricious person will do anything to achieve material gain, and it is, in general, not a pleasant attribute.
adjective. characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser. (of actions, manner, qualities exhibited, etc.) intended to attract notice: Lady Bountiful's ostentatious charity.
The words pretentious and showy are common synonyms of ostentatious. While all three words mean "given to excessive outward display," ostentatious stresses vainglorious display or parade.
usurious, tight-assed (US, taboo, slang), snoep (South Africa, informal), tight as a duck's arse (taboo, slang) in the sense of greedy.
Spendthrift is a noun that means "a person who spends money in a careless or wasteful way."
Some common synonyms of greedy are acquisitive, avaricious, covetous, and grasping. While all these words mean "having or showing a strong desire for especially material possessions," greedy stresses lack of restraint and often of discrimination in desire.
Avarice is a fancy word for good old-fashioned greed.
Ostentatious is a good word to describe anyone who flaunts their money or wealth. Note: Do NOT confuse flaunt with flout. Flout means to "disobey openly and scornfully" or "show contempt and disdain for." Flaunt means "display ostentatiously."
The pseudo-affluent generally: They earn a high-income, but spend the majority of what they make. Wear expensive suits or carry expensive purses. Drive high-end luxury or sports cars. Really believe that rich people act rich.
Some common synonyms of wealthy are affluent, opulent, and rich.
: having or showing the unpleasant quality of people who want to be regarded as more impressive, successful, or important than they really are. He's a pretentious snob.
condescending. egotistic. elitist. haughty. high-and-mighty.
Definitions of know-it-all. someone who thinks he knows everything and refuses to accept advice or information from others. synonyms: know-all. type of: egoist, egotist, swellhead. a conceited and self-centered person.
You might not be surprised to learn that pretentious is related to the word pretend, and it is an adjective that fits the bill for describing someone who's only concerned with making an impressive appearance. If you don't want to be accused of being pretentious, just act naturally and don't put on airs!
adjective. pre·ten·tious pri-ˈten-chəs. : appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case. pretentiously adverb. pretentiousness noun.
1 grasping, rapacious, selfish. 2 ravenous, voracious, gluttonous, insatiable.
Some common synonyms of avaricious are acquisitive, covetous, grasping, and greedy.