What does "social climbing" mean?

The act of trying to improve one's social status, especially by obsequious means.

What is a synonym for "social climbing"?

Common synonyms include: ambition, ambitious, ambitiousness, aspiring, careerism, careerist.

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The act of trying to improve one's social status, especially by obsequious means. uncountable