moneygrubber
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- moneygrubbing adjective
Etymology
Origin of moneygrubber
1830–40; money + grubber ( def. )
Example Sentences
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She won plaudits among Democrats as one of the more aggressive critics of Trump during his presidential run, calling him a “thin-skinned, racist bully” and a “small, insecure moneygrubber.”
From Time
The Massachusetts Democrat called the Republican presidential candidate a “small, insecure moneygrubber” who doesn’t care whom he hurts, as long as he can make money.
From Salon
The Massachusetts Democrat called the Republican presidential candidate a "small, insecure moneygrubber" who doesn't care whom he hurts, as long as he can make money.
From US News
The Massachusetts Democrat on Tuesday called the Republican presidential candidate a “small, insecure moneygrubber” who doesn’t care whom he hurts, as long as he can make money.
From Washington Times
"I'll tell you exactly what kind — a man who cares about no one but himself. A small, insecure moneygrubber who doesn't care who gets hurt."
From US News
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