goldbug
Americannoun
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Informal. a person, especially an economist or politician, who supports the gold standard.
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Informal. a person who believes in buying gold bullion as a personal investment.
Etymology
Origin of goldbug
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
Example Sentences
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As the Wall Street Journal explained earlier this year, a curious trend gripped the goldbug universe in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic.
From Slate
But James Saville, 42, who set up the communications agency Goldbug with his wife Lara Gould, 37, and two other partners in 2014 says most of the risks can be mitigated.
From BBC
If you’re into diminutive plants, an irresistible cutie is D. sessile ‘Goldbug’.
From Seattle Times
The accent on the offbeat climbs all the way up the investment ladder from nervous shareholder, to contrarian advisor, to "Mad Money" pundit, to goldbug – all the way up to CEO.
From US News
We can't say for sure if that's how Cruz contracted it, but the fact that his biggest benefactor is a goldbug means that we can't rule it out either.
From Washington Post
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