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Definition |
someone who is excessively focused on making money |
Examples |
1) The money-grubbing executive
exploited loopholes to maximize personal profits at the expense of the
company's well-being. 2) The CEO's
money-grubbing attitude alienated his employees and led to a
mass exodus of talent. |
Etymology |
The phrase originated from the combination
of "money," referring to wealth, and "grubbing," which implies a greedy
behavior. |
Synonyms |
avaricious, covetous, acquisitive |
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