alrightnik

English

Etymology

alright +‎ -nik

Noun

alrightnik (plural alrightniks)

  1. (colloquial) A person who has attained a successful lifestyle, but is considered vulgar or nouveau riche.
    • 1992, Leo Rosten, The Joys of Yinglish, page 33:
      Alrightniks are materialists; they parade their money; they lack modest, sensitive qualities. They talk loudly, dress garishly, show off.
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