Money-grubbing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Money-grubbing is an adjective meaning (somewhat derogatory) Fiercely avaricious for money.
Meaning
(somewhat derogatory) Fiercely avaricious for money.
Example Sentences
Nor will you think this ſtrange, when I tell you, that, take him out of his rote of official buſtle, and the jargon of Change-alley, he had not an idea beyond that money-grubbing ſphere, and was ſcarce not a born ideot, with a head as contracted as his heart[.]
Word Forms
- moneygrubbing
- money-grabbing
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include money-hungry, grasping, avaricious, overavaricious, rapacious, money-ridden.
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