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goldbug
or gold bug
[ gohld-buhg ]
/ ˈgoʊldˌbʌg /
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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.
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Origin of goldbug
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
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How to use goldbug in a sentence
You spread abroad the message—well, the message that Sir Joseph Goldbug, your proprietor, instructs you to spread abroad.
The Second Thoughts of An Idle Fellow|Jerome K. JeromeYou teach mankind the lessons that Sir Joseph Goldbug wishes them to learn.
The Second Thoughts of An Idle Fellow|Jerome K. Jerome