new-rich

[ noo-rich, nyoo- ]

adjective

1. newly or suddenly wealthy.
2. characteristic of a newly or suddenly wealthy person:

   a new-rich display of expensive jewelry.

noun

1. nouveau riche.

Word History and Origins

Origin of new-rich¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

"The old rich guy in town, the US, is having problems with the new rich guy in town, China," says Enrique Dussel of the Centre for China-Mexico Studies at the National Autonomous University in Mexico.

From BBC

Earlier this month, Swift joined Elon Musk as ranking among the world's wealthiest people, according to a new rich list.

From BBC

Taylor Swift has joined Elon Musk as ranking among the world's wealthiest people, according to a new rich list.

From BBC

“Attention needs to be paid to the industry itself and the way it’s structured and the types of opportunities that it’s making available for that new rich pipeline that’s being developed,” he said.

From Seattle Times

It’s also adding new rich complications, and active apps can be pinned for quick access.

From The Verge