rags-to-riches



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rags-to-riches

adjective (used before a noun) Characterized by a rise from poverty to great or exceptional wealth. My uncle's is a true rags-to-riches story: he grew up without a penny, but through sheer determination, he founded his own company and is now one of the wealthiest men in the state.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PhilFILEnglish
StephenSTEEV-ən (English), STEF-ən (English)English, Biblical
KeevaKEE-vaIrish
Steenie-Scottish
LuisaLWEE-sah (Spanish), LWEE-zah (Italian)Spanish, Italian
Ivonneee-VAWN (German)Spanish, German, Dutch