Celebrity Culture Terminology

noun a person who engages in the practice of trying to improve their social status

• Social climbing is often seen as a negative trait in high society circles.
• She's always trying to climb the social ladder by befriending wealthy people.
• She's such a social climber, always trying to hang out with the cool kids.
• In the corporate world, social climbing can be compared to trying to reach the top of a never-ending ladder.

noun a type of entertainment or media format that features conversations or discussions

• The talk show featured a panel of experts discussing current events.
• I love watching talk shows with celebrities as guests.
• That talk show was lit, the host was hilarious!
• Life is like a talk show, full of unexpected twists and turns.

noun a type of English accent that is a blend of Cockney and standard British English

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Mockney accent or culture

• The actor's Mockney accent in the play was well-received by the audience.
• My friend always puts on a Mockney accent when he's joking around.
• I love how he can switch between his proper accent and Mockney so effortlessly.
• Her Mockney charm won over everyone at the party.