noun Internet Slang

gold digger

GOHLD DIG-er · noun · informal

Someone who dates a person mainly for their money.

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A person who pursues romantic relationships primarily to gain money or material wealth.

“His family worried she was a gold digger after his inheritance.”
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gold digger In A Sentence

His family worried she was a gold digger after his inheritance.

Origin & Usage

American slang from the 1910s-1920s.

People Also Ask

What does gold digger mean?

It's a person who pursues romantic relationships mainly to gain money or material wealth rather than out of genuine affection.

Is gold digger an insult?

Yes, it's a derogatory label implying someone is using a partner for financial gain.

Where does the term come from?

It's American slang dating to the 1910s and 1920s.

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