vieux riche

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French vieux riche (literally “[the] old rich”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /vjø ʁiʃ/

Noun

vieux riche (plural vieux riches)

  1. (derogatory) Old money; wealthy persons whose fortunes are inherited, and who are therefore perceived to have refinement and good breeding.

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