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Definition |
extremely wealthy |
Examples |
1) Just take a look at the mansion; you know he is
filthy rich.
2) The tycoon was filthy rich, but
he was also very generous. |
Etymology |
The term is believed to have emerged in the
late 1800s in the United States. The term "filthy" suggests that the
money might be unclean. |
Synonyms |
loaded, well-off |
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