gold digger

American  

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.

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gold-digger British  

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

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Other Word Forms

• gold-digging noun

Etymology

Origin of gold digger

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Example Sentences

We appreciate the ability to protect assets from gold diggers but the amounts aren’t worthy of a “dynasty” trust.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’ve never been a “gold digger” — in fact, I was supporting our lifestyle by paying for what he couldn’t afford.

From MarketWatch

"The game isn't trying to say that all women are gold diggers... I don't find it targeting either gender," says 31-year-old Zhuang Mengsheng, who used a pseudonym to speak to the BBC.

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