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