gold digger

noun

1. a person who seeks or digs for gold in a gold field.

2. Informal.,  a woman who associates with or marries a man chiefly for material gain.

gold-digger

noun

1. a person who prospects or digs for gold

2. informal,  a woman who uses her sexual attractions to accumulate gifts and wealth or advance her social position

Other Word Forms

• gold-digging noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gold digger¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Example Sentences

"Both women and men can be gold diggers."

From BBC

When she posted a picture with her husband and baby, she got flooded with sarcastic comments like "Look at the baby with his grandpa" and "gold digger."

From Salon

Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty was called "a gold digger" and "a murderer".

From BBC

Despite the duplex, Ferrari, Bentleys and various expensive baubles he has showered upon her, she seems too delusional and naive to be called a gold digger.

From Los Angeles Times

Necheles continually accused Daniels of being a liar and a gold digger.

From Seattle Times