gold digger

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See also: golddigger

English

Etymology

Literal sense from 1830s, figurative sense (woman who seeks money in a relationship) from 1915, according to Online Etymology Dictionary.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡəʊld ˈdɪɡə(ɹ)/

Noun

gold digger (plural gold diggers)

  1. Someone who digs or mines for gold.
  2. (figuratively, derogatory) A person (usually female) who cultivates a personal relationship in order to attain wealth.

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