definitions

goldbug

or gold bug

[ gohld-buhg ]
/ ˈgoʊldˌbʌg /

noun

Informal. a person, especially an economist or politician, who supports the gold standard.
Informal. a person who believes in buying gold bullion as a personal investment.
gold beetle.

Nearby words

goldberger, goldbergian, goldblatt kidney, goldblatt phenomenon, goldbrick, goldbug, goldcrest, goldcup, golden, golden age, golden ager

Origin of goldbug

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
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