adjective
General Slang
craven
KRAY-ven · adjective · slang
Greedy or covetous
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Definitions
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Excessively greedy, especially for food or material things; grasping and covetous.
“Don't be so craven, leave some food for everybody else.”
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craven In A Sentence
Don't be so craven, leave some food for everybody else.
Origin & Usage
Pan-Caribbean; from English 'craving/craven'.
People Also Ask
What does craven mean in Caribbean slang?
It means excessively greedy or covetous, especially about food or possessions — grasping for more than your share.
Is Caribbean 'craven' the same as standard English 'craven'?
No. Standard English 'craven' means cowardly, but in the Caribbean it means greedy, likely influenced by 'craving'.
Is there a proverb about being craven?
Yes — the well-known Jamaican saying 'craven choke puppy' warns that greed leads to your own downfall.
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