moneybag

[ muhn-ee-bag ]

noun

1. a bag for money.
2. moneybags, (used with a singular verb) a very wealthy or extravagant person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of moneybag¹

1555–65; 1940–45 moneybag fordef 2; money + bag

Example Sentences

So apparently this movie is about a congressman who runs afoul of two moneybag brothers, played by John Lithgow and Dan Aykroyd.

From The Daily Beast

No woman who cared for Sidney could ever have thrown him over for an old moneybag.

From Project Gutenberg

A well-filled moneybag hung at Richard Burke's saddle bow; he was on his way to the Hall to pay his rent.

From Project Gutenberg

But don't forget Sagaman Moneybag, the best of all orators,' called Smid laughingly after him, as he went off to man the boat.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bag
• handbag
• pocket
• pocketbook
• pouch
• wallet