moneygrubber

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mon·ey·grub·ber

(mŭn′ē-grŭb′ər)

One who is intent on or preoccupied with accumulating money.

mon′ey·grub′bing adj. & n.

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mon•ey•grub•ber

(ˈmʌn iˌgrʌb ər)

n.

a person who is preoccupied with making money.

[1830–40]

mon′ey•grub`bing, adj., n.

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Noun

moneygrubber - someone whose main interest in life is moneymaking

moneymaker - someone who is successful in accumulating wealth

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moneygrubber

[ˈmʌnɪˌgrʌbəʳ] N → avaro/a m/f

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