social climber

noun
🔊/ˌsəʊʃl ˈklaɪmə(r)/
🔊/ˌsəʊʃl ˈklaɪmər/
(disapproving)
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  1. a person who tries to improve their position in society by becoming friendly with people who belong to a higher social class攀附权贵借以挤入上流社会的人;趋炎附势向上爬的人