self-made man



self-made man

One who became successful and/or wealthy through hard work and not by inheritance or help from others. Joe is a self-made man who worked long, hard hours to turn his small business into a large, successful company.
See also: man

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Edelmira-Spanish
Betts[bets]
Constantkawn-STAWN (French), KAHN-stənt (English)French, English (Rare)
Laurynas-Lithuanian
Clematisklə-MAT-isEnglish (Rare)
Leofstan-Anglo-Saxon